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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.56, 330.60 and 156.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.56, 330.60 and 156.81 is: 216.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.56 : 330.60 = 156.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.56/330.60 = 156.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.56x = 330.60 × 156.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.56x = 51,840.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,840.17/239.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.40

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