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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.60, 330.60 and 152.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.60, 330.60 and 152.24 is: 210.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.60 : 330.60 = 152.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.60/330.60 = 152.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.60x = 330.60 × 152.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.60x = 50,330.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,330.54/239.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.06

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