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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.40, 358.83 and 156.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.40, 358.83 and 156.87 is: 235.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.40 : 358.83 = 156.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.40/358.83 = 156.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.40x = 358.83 × 156.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.40x = 56,289.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,289.66/239.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.13

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