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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.39, 330.33 and 152.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.39, 330.33 and 152.21 is: 210.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.39 : 330.33 = 152.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.39/330.33 = 152.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.39x = 330.33 × 152.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.39x = 50,279.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,279.53/239.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.03

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