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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.05, 324.48 and 156.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.05, 324.48 and 156.50 is: 216.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.05 : 324.48 = 156.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.05/324.48 = 156.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.05x = 324.48 × 156.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.05x = 50,779.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,779.50/235.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.04

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