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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.66, 330.78 and 152.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.66, 330.78 and 152.31 is: 210.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.66 : 330.78 = 152.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.66/330.78 = 152.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.66x = 330.78 × 152.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.66x = 50,381.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,381.10/239.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.22

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