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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.57, 233.31 and 47.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.57, 233.31 and 47.34 is: 71.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.57 : 233.31 = 47.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.57/233.31 = 47.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.57x = 233.31 × 47.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.57x = 11,044.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,044.90/155.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.00

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