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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.05, 323.84 and 156.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.05, 323.84 and 156.22 is: 215.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.05 : 323.84 = 156.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.05/323.84 = 156.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.05x = 323.84 × 156.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.05x = 50,590.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,590.70/235.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.24

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