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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.86, 331.08 and 155.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.86, 331.08 and 155.95 is: 215.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.86 : 331.08 = 155.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.86/331.08 = 155.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.86x = 331.08 × 155.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.86x = 51,630.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,630.27/239.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.26

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