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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.41, 330.24 and 156.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.41, 330.24 and 156.52 is: 215.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.41 : 330.24 = 156.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.41/330.24 = 156.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.41x = 330.24 × 156.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.41x = 51,689.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,689.16/239.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.90

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