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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.35, 325.73 and 156.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.35, 325.73 and 156.35 is: 234.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.35 : 325.73 = 156.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.35/325.73 = 156.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.35x = 325.73 × 156.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.35x = 50,926.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,926.68/217.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.31

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