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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.98, 331.32 and 152.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.98, 331.32 and 152.80 is: 210.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.98 : 331.32 = 152.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.98/331.32 = 152.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.98x = 331.32 × 152.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.98x = 50,625.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,625.70/239.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.96

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