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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.68, 323.96 and 156.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.68, 323.96 and 156.11 is: 215.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.68 : 323.96 = 156.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.68/323.96 = 156.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.68x = 323.96 × 156.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.68x = 50,571.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,571.00/234.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.49

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