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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.41, 330.24 and 154.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.41, 330.24 and 154.09 is: 212.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.41 : 330.24 = 154.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.41/330.24 = 154.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.41x = 330.24 × 154.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.41x = 50,885.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,885.81/239.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.55

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