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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.73, 330.77 and 156.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.73, 330.77 and 156.83 is: 216.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.73 : 330.77 = 156.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.73/330.77 = 156.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.73x = 330.77 × 156.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.73x = 51,872.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,872.22/239.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.38

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