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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.53, 330.69 and 152.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.53, 330.69 and 152.23 is: 210.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.53 : 330.69 = 152.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.53/330.69 = 152.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.53x = 330.69 × 152.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.53x = 50,340.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,340.94/239.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.17

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