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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.08, 322.98 and 156.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.08, 322.98 and 156.68 is: 216.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.08 : 322.98 = 156.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.08/322.98 = 156.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.08x = 322.98 × 156.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.08x = 50,604.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,604.51/234.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.18

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