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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.80, 330.96 and 152.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.80, 330.96 and 152.64 is: 210.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.80 : 330.96 = 152.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.80/330.96 = 152.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.80x = 330.96 × 152.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.80x = 50,517.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,517.73/239.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.67

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