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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.69, 322.52 and 156.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.69, 322.52 and 156.06 is: 215.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.69 : 322.52 = 156.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.69/322.52 = 156.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.69x = 322.52 × 156.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.69x = 50,331.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,331.69/233.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.38

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