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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.97, 331.20 and 157.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.97, 331.20 and 157.08 is: 216.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.97 : 331.20 = 157.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.97/331.20 = 157.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.97x = 331.20 × 157.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.97x = 52,024.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,024.90/239.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.80

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