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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.58, 330.54 and 152.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.58, 330.54 and 152.22 is: 210.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.58 : 330.54 = 152.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.58/330.54 = 152.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.58x = 330.54 × 152.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.58x = 50,314.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,314.80/239.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.01

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