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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.88, 323.96 and 157.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.88, 323.96 and 157.28 is: 216.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.88 : 323.96 = 157.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.88/323.96 = 157.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.88x = 323.96 × 157.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.88x = 50,952.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,952.43/234.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.93

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