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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.51, 330.62 and 152.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.51, 330.62 and 152.16 is: 210.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.51 : 330.62 = 152.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.51/330.62 = 152.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.51x = 330.62 × 152.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.51x = 50,306.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,306.38/239.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.04

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