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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.04, 329.82 and 156.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.04, 329.82 and 156.12 is: 215.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.04 : 329.82 = 156.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.04/329.82 = 156.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.04x = 329.82 × 156.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.04x = 51,491.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,491.50/239.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.41

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