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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.19, 329.82 and 156.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.19, 329.82 and 156.25 is: 215.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.19 : 329.82 = 156.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.19/329.82 = 156.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.19x = 329.82 × 156.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.19x = 51,536.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,536.01/239.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.46

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