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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.84, 330.84 and 152.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.84, 330.84 and 152.36 is: 210.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.84 : 330.84 = 152.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.84/330.84 = 152.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.84x = 330.84 × 152.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.84x = 50,406.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,406.78/239.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.17

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