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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.88, 327.02 and 156.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.88, 327.02 and 156.72 is: 235.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.88 : 327.02 = 156.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.88/327.02 = 156.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.88x = 327.02 × 156.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.88x = 51,250.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,250.57/217.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.22

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