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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.35, 324.86 and 156.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.35, 324.86 and 156.77 is: 216.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.35 : 324.86 = 156.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.35/324.86 = 156.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.35x = 324.86 × 156.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.35x = 50,925.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,925.89/235.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.38

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