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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.74, 324.05 and 156.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.74, 324.05 and 156.06 is: 215.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.74 : 324.05 = 156.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.74/324.05 = 156.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.74x = 324.05 × 156.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.74x = 50,570.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,570.46/234.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.43

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