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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.28, 329.94 and 156.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.28, 329.94 and 156.28 is: 215.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.28 : 329.94 = 156.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.28/329.94 = 156.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.28x = 329.94 × 156.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.28x = 51,563.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,563.02/239.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.49

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