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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.94, 330.98 and 152.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.94, 330.98 and 152.66 is: 210.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.94 : 330.98 = 152.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.94/330.98 = 152.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.94x = 330.98 × 152.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.94x = 50,524.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,524.99/239.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.57

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