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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.72, 330.87 and 152.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.72, 330.87 and 152.45 is: 210.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.72 : 330.87 = 152.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.72/330.87 = 152.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.72x = 330.87 × 152.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.72x = 50,439.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,439.48/239.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.41

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