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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.24, 329.93 and 156.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.24, 329.93 and 156.32 is: 215.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.24 : 329.93 = 156.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.24/329.93 = 156.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.24x = 329.93 × 156.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.24x = 51,574.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,574.66/239.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.58

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