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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.32, 330.21 and 150.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.32, 330.21 and 150.83 is: 208.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.32 : 330.21 = 150.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.32/330.21 = 150.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.32x = 330.21 × 150.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.32x = 49,805.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,805.16/239.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.11

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