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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.05, 330.25 and 156.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.05, 330.25 and 156.36 is: 216.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.05 : 330.25 = 156.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.05/330.25 = 156.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.05x = 330.25 × 156.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.05x = 51,636.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,636.68/239.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.01

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