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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.13, 329.82 and 156.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.13, 329.82 and 156.27 is: 215.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.13 : 329.82 = 156.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.13/329.82 = 156.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.13x = 329.82 × 156.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.13x = 51,540.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,540.97/239.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.54

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