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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.05, 323.03 and 156.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.05, 323.03 and 156.38 is: 215.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.05 : 323.03 = 156.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.05/323.03 = 156.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.05x = 323.03 × 156.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.05x = 50,514.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,514.21/234.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.83

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