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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.34, 303.21 and 156.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.34, 303.21 and 156.47 is: 234.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.34 : 303.21 = 156.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.34/303.21 = 156.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.34x = 303.21 × 156.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.34x = 47,443.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,443.48/202.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.48

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