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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.34, 330.12 and 156.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.34, 330.12 and 156.51 is: 215.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.34 : 330.12 = 156.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.34/330.12 = 156.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.34x = 330.12 × 156.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.34x = 51,667.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,667.08/239.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.87

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