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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.46, 330.35 and 150.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.46, 330.35 and 150.91 is: 208.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.46 : 330.35 = 150.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.46/330.35 = 150.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.46x = 330.35 × 150.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.46x = 49,851.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,851.47/239.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.18

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