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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.36, 330.57 and 156.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.36, 330.57 and 156.51 is: 216.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.36 : 330.57 = 156.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.36/330.57 = 156.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.36x = 330.57 × 156.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.36x = 51,737.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,737.51/239.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.15

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