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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.70, 330.69 and 152.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.70, 330.69 and 152.46 is: 210.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.70 : 330.69 = 152.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.70/330.69 = 152.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.70x = 330.69 × 152.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.70x = 50,417.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,417.00/239.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.33

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