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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.71, 330.82 and 152.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.71, 330.82 and 152.38 is: 210.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.71 : 330.82 = 152.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.71/330.82 = 152.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.71x = 330.82 × 152.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.71x = 50,407.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,407.94/239.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.29

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