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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.97, 331.11 and 151.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.97, 331.11 and 151.48 is: 209.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.97 : 331.11 = 151.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.97/331.11 = 151.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.97x = 331.11 × 151.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.97x = 50,155.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,155.72/239.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.01

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