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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.56, 325.97 and 156.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.56, 325.97 and 156.38 is: 234.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.56 : 325.97 = 156.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.56/325.97 = 156.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.56x = 325.97 × 156.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.56x = 50,975.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,975.19/217.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.30

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