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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.16, 330.17 and 156.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.16, 330.17 and 156.23 is: 215.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.16 : 330.17 = 156.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.16/330.17 = 156.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.16x = 330.17 × 156.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.16x = 51,580.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,580.03/239.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.67

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