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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.86, 323.90 and 156.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.86, 323.90 and 156.18 is: 215.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.86 : 323.90 = 156.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.86/323.90 = 156.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.86x = 323.90 × 156.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.86x = 50,586.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,586.70/234.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.39

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