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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.54, 330.62 and 156.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.54, 330.62 and 156.50 is: 216.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.54 : 330.62 = 156.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.54/330.62 = 156.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.54x = 330.62 × 156.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.54x = 51,743.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,743.25/239.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.01

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