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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.38, 324.88 and 156.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.38, 324.88 and 156.80 is: 216.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.38 : 324.88 = 156.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.38/324.88 = 156.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.38x = 324.88 × 156.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.38x = 50,941.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,941.18/235.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.42

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