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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.08, 324.63 and 157.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.08, 324.63 and 157.50 is: 217.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.08 : 324.63 = 157.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.08/324.63 = 157.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.08x = 324.63 × 157.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.08x = 51,129.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,129.23/235.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.50

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