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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.36, 330.24 and 151.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.36, 330.24 and 151.88 is: 209.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.36 : 330.24 = 151.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.36/330.24 = 151.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.36x = 330.24 × 151.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.36x = 50,156.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,156.85/239.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.55

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