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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.21, 324.73 and 156.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.21, 324.73 and 156.64 is: 216.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.21 : 324.73 = 156.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.21/324.73 = 156.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.21x = 324.73 × 156.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.21x = 50,865.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,865.41/235.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.25

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