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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.08, 357.88 and 156.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.08, 357.88 and 156.72 is: 234.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.08 : 357.88 = 156.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.08/357.88 = 156.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.08x = 357.88 × 156.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.08x = 56,086.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,086.95/239.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.59

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