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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.72, 324.06 and 157.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.72, 324.06 and 157.20 is: 217.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.72 : 324.06 = 157.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.72/324.06 = 157.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.72x = 324.06 × 157.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.72x = 50,942.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,942.23/234.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.03

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