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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.34, 330.27 and 151.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.34, 330.27 and 151.98 is: 209.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.34 : 330.27 = 151.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.34/330.27 = 151.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.34x = 330.27 × 151.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.34x = 50,194.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,194.43/239.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.72

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