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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.07, 329.60 and 156.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.07, 329.60 and 156.18 is: 215.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.07 : 329.60 = 156.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.07/329.60 = 156.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.07x = 329.60 × 156.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.07x = 51,476.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,476.15/239.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.32

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