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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.34, 324.82 and 156.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.34, 324.82 and 156.66 is: 216.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.34 : 324.82 = 156.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.34/324.82 = 156.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.34x = 324.82 × 156.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.34x = 50,886.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,886.30/235.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.22

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