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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.35, 326.34 and 156.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.35, 326.34 and 156.87 is: 235.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.35 : 326.34 = 156.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.35/326.34 = 156.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.35x = 326.34 × 156.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.35x = 51,192.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,192.96/217.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.53

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