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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.72, 330.79 and 152.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.72, 330.79 and 152.36 is: 210.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.72 : 330.79 = 152.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.72/330.79 = 152.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.72x = 330.79 × 152.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.72x = 50,397.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,397.13/239.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.24

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