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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.63, 330.72 and 152.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.63, 330.72 and 152.48 is: 210.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.63 : 330.72 = 152.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.63/330.72 = 152.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.63x = 330.72 × 152.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.63x = 50,428.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,428.44/239.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.45

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