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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.23, 330.06 and 156.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.23, 330.06 and 156.43 is: 215.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.23 : 330.06 = 156.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.23/330.06 = 156.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.23x = 330.06 × 156.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.23x = 51,631.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,631.29/239.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.82

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