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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.32, 330.21 and 156.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.32, 330.21 and 156.63 is: 216.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.32 : 330.21 = 156.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.32/330.21 = 156.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.32x = 330.21 × 156.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.32x = 51,722.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,722.03/239.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.12

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