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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.02, 324.46 and 156.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.02, 324.46 and 156.44 is: 215.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.02 : 324.46 = 156.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.02/324.46 = 156.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.02x = 324.46 × 156.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.02x = 50,759.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,759.53/235.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.98

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