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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.64, 324.96 and 155.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.64, 324.96 and 155.72 is: 214.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.64 : 324.96 = 155.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.64/324.96 = 155.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.64x = 324.96 × 155.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.64x = 50,602.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,602.77/235.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.75

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