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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.63, 323.64 and 155.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.63, 323.64 and 155.97 is: 215.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.63 : 323.64 = 155.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.63/323.64 = 155.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.63x = 323.64 × 155.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.63x = 50,478.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,478.13/234.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.14

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