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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.55, 330.23 and 152.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.55, 330.23 and 152.07 is: 209.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.55 : 330.23 = 152.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.55/330.23 = 152.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.55x = 330.23 × 152.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.55x = 50,217.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,217.32/239.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.63

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