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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.07, 325.30 and 156.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.07, 325.30 and 156.07 is: 233.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.07 : 325.30 = 156.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.07/325.30 = 156.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.07x = 325.30 × 156.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.07x = 50,769.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,769.57/217.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.89

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