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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.39, 330.37 and 152.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.39, 330.37 and 152.18 is: 210.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.39 : 330.37 = 152.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.39/330.37 = 152.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.39x = 330.37 × 152.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.39x = 50,273.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,273.67/239.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.01

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