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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.27, 350.66 and 156.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.27, 350.66 and 156.01 is: 233.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.27 : 350.66 = 156.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.27/350.66 = 156.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.27x = 350.66 × 156.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.27x = 54,706.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,706.47/234.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.52

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