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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.02, 322.98 and 156.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.02, 322.98 and 156.53 is: 216.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.02 : 322.98 = 156.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.02/322.98 = 156.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.02x = 322.98 × 156.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.02x = 50,556.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,556.06/234.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.03

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