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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.82, 330.93 and 152.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.82, 330.93 and 152.49 is: 210.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.82 : 330.93 = 152.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.82/330.93 = 152.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.82x = 330.93 × 152.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.82x = 50,463.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,463.52/239.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.42

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