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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.67, 323.96 and 156.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.67, 323.96 and 156.12 is: 215.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.67 : 323.96 = 156.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.67/323.96 = 156.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.67x = 323.96 × 156.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.67x = 50,576.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,576.43/234.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.52

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