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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.92, 329.62 and 156.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.92, 329.62 and 156.12 is: 215.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.92 : 329.62 = 156.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.92/329.62 = 156.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.92x = 329.62 × 156.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.92x = 51,460.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,460.27/238.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.39

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