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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.06, 315.23 and 156.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.06, 315.23 and 156.33 is: 234.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.06 : 315.23 = 156.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.06/315.23 = 156.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.06x = 315.23 × 156.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.06x = 49,279.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,279.12/210.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.60

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