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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.68, 330.66 and 152.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.68, 330.66 and 152.32 is: 210.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.68 : 330.66 = 152.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.68/330.66 = 152.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.68x = 330.66 × 152.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.68x = 50,366.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,366.13/239.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.14

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