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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.38, 330.34 and 152.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.38, 330.34 and 152.05 is: 209.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.38 : 330.34 = 152.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.38/330.34 = 152.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.38x = 330.34 × 152.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.38x = 50,228.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,228.20/239.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.83

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