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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.37, 330.18 and 150.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.37, 330.18 and 150.97 is: 208.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.37 : 330.18 = 150.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.37/330.18 = 150.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.37x = 330.18 × 150.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.37x = 49,847.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,847.27/239.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.24

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