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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.43, 330.24 and 156.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.43, 330.24 and 156.60 is: 215.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.43 : 330.24 = 156.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.43/330.24 = 156.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.43x = 330.24 × 156.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.43x = 51,715.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,715.58/239.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.99

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