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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.62, 326.64 and 156.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.62, 326.64 and 156.86 is: 235.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.62 : 326.64 = 156.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.62/326.64 = 156.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.62x = 326.64 × 156.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.62x = 51,236.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,236.75/217.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.44

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