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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.76, 326.57 and 156.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.76, 326.57 and 156.87 is: 235.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.76 : 326.57 = 156.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.76/326.57 = 156.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.76x = 326.57 × 156.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.76x = 51,228.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,228.25/217.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.26

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