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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.49, 325.62 and 156.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.49, 325.62 and 156.47 is: 234.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.49 : 325.62 = 156.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.49/325.62 = 156.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.49x = 325.62 × 156.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.49x = 50,948.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,948.13/217.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.26

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