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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.34, 330.34 and 150.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.34, 330.34 and 150.86 is: 208.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.34 : 330.34 = 150.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.34/330.34 = 150.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.34x = 330.34 × 150.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.34x = 49,835.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,835.09/239.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.22

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