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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.60, 323.64 and 157.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.60, 323.64 and 157.02 is: 216.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.60 : 323.64 = 157.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.60/323.64 = 157.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.60x = 323.64 × 157.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.60x = 50,817.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,817.95/234.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.62

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