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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.95, 331.14 and 152.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.95, 331.14 and 152.59 is: 210.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.95 : 331.14 = 152.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.95/331.14 = 152.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.95x = 331.14 × 152.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.95x = 50,528.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,528.65/239.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.58

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