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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.61, 330.80 and 152.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.61, 330.80 and 152.25 is: 210.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.61 : 330.80 = 152.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.61/330.80 = 152.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.61x = 330.80 × 152.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.61x = 50,363.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,363.54/239.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.19

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