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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.70, 330.79 and 152.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.70, 330.79 and 152.37 is: 210.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.70 : 330.79 = 152.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.70/330.79 = 152.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.70x = 330.79 × 152.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.70x = 50,400.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,400.44/239.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.27

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