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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.04, 322.98 and 156.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.04, 322.98 and 156.36 is: 215.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.04 : 322.98 = 156.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.04/322.98 = 156.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.04x = 322.98 × 156.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.04x = 50,501.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,501.15/234.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.78

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