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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.31, 325.59 and 156.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.31, 325.59 and 156.14 is: 233.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.31 : 325.59 = 156.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.31/325.59 = 156.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.31x = 325.59 × 156.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.31x = 50,837.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,837.62/217.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.94

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