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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.84, 323.88 and 157.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.84, 323.88 and 157.20 is: 216.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.84 : 323.88 = 157.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.84/323.88 = 157.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.84x = 323.88 × 157.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.84x = 50,913.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,913.94/234.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.80

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