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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.76, 325.10 and 156.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.76, 325.10 and 156.98 is: 216.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.76 : 325.10 = 156.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.76/325.10 = 156.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.76x = 325.10 × 156.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.76x = 51,034.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,034.20/235.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.47

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