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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.17, 324.21 and 156.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.17, 324.21 and 156.49 is: 215.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.17 : 324.21 = 156.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.17/324.21 = 156.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.17x = 324.21 × 156.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.17x = 50,736.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,736.01/235.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.74

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