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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.05, 329.99 and 156.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.05, 329.99 and 156.16 is: 215.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.05 : 329.99 = 156.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.05/329.99 = 156.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.05x = 329.99 × 156.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.05x = 51,529.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,529.98/239.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.57

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