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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.47, 330.39 and 151.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.47, 330.39 and 151.04 is: 208.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.47 : 330.39 = 151.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.47/330.39 = 151.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.47x = 330.39 × 151.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.47x = 49,902.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,902.11/239.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.39

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