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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.35, 324.84 and 156.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.35, 324.84 and 156.80 is: 216.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.35 : 324.84 = 156.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.35/324.84 = 156.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.35x = 324.84 × 156.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.35x = 50,934.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,934.49/235.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.42

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