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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.84, 322.56 and 156.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.84, 322.56 and 156.32 is: 215.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.84 : 322.56 = 156.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.84/322.56 = 156.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.84x = 322.56 × 156.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.84x = 50,422.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,422.58/233.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.63

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