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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.07, 350.91 and 156.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.07, 350.91 and 156.80 is: 235.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.07 : 350.91 = 156.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.07/350.91 = 156.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.07x = 350.91 × 156.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.07x = 55,021.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,021.15/234.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.06

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