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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.52, 330.72 and 156.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.52, 330.72 and 156.80 is: 216.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.52 : 330.72 = 156.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.52/330.72 = 156.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.52x = 330.72 × 156.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.52x = 51,856.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,856.90/239.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.50

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