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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.88, 331.08 and 152.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.88, 331.08 and 152.56 is: 210.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.88 : 331.08 = 152.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.88/331.08 = 152.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.88x = 331.08 × 152.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.88x = 50,509.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,509.56/239.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.56

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