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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.40, 330.66 and 152.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.40, 330.66 and 152.28 is: 210.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.40 : 330.66 = 152.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.40/330.66 = 152.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.40x = 330.66 × 152.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.40x = 50,352.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,352.90/239.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.33

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