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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.63, 330.68 and 152.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.63, 330.68 and 152.35 is: 210.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.63 : 330.68 = 152.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.63/330.68 = 152.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.63x = 330.68 × 152.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.63x = 50,378.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,378.65/239.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.24

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