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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.99, 323.93 and 156.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.99, 323.93 and 156.18 is: 215.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.99 : 323.93 = 156.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.99/323.93 = 156.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.99x = 323.93 × 156.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.99x = 50,590.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,590.61/234.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.29

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