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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.48, 330.52 and 152.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.48, 330.52 and 152.18 is: 210.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.48 : 330.52 = 152.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.48/330.52 = 152.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.48x = 330.52 × 152.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.48x = 50,298.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,298.53/239.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.03

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