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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.44, 325.04 and 156.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.44, 325.04 and 156.76 is: 216.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.44 : 325.04 = 156.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.44/325.04 = 156.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.44x = 325.04 × 156.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.44x = 50,953.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,953.27/235.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.42

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