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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.18, 323.16 and 156.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.18, 323.16 and 156.50 is: 215.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.18 : 323.16 = 156.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.18/323.16 = 156.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.18x = 323.16 × 156.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.18x = 50,574.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,574.54/234.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.96

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