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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.85, 330.75 and 152.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.85, 330.75 and 152.52 is: 210.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.85 : 330.75 = 152.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.85/330.75 = 152.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.85x = 330.75 × 152.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.85x = 50,445.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,445.99/239.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.32

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