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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.55, 323.82 and 156.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.55, 323.82 and 156.97 is: 216.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.55 : 323.82 = 156.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.55/323.82 = 156.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.55x = 323.82 × 156.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.55x = 50,827.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,827.62/234.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.71

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