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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.31, 325.58 and 156.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.31, 325.58 and 156.15 is: 233.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.31 : 325.58 = 156.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.31/325.58 = 156.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.31x = 325.58 × 156.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.31x = 50,838.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,838.54/217.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.95

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