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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.56, 330.49 and 152.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.56, 330.49 and 152.21 is: 209.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.56 : 330.49 = 152.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.56/330.49 = 152.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.56x = 330.49 × 152.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.56x = 50,304.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,304.90/239.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.99

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