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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.38, 323.36 and 156.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.38, 323.36 and 156.78 is: 216.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.38 : 323.36 = 156.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.38/323.36 = 156.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.38x = 323.36 × 156.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.38x = 50,696.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,696.38/234.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.30

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