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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.33, 311.15 and 155.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.33, 311.15 and 155.40 is: 233.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.33 : 311.15 = 155.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.33/311.15 = 155.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.33x = 311.15 × 155.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.33x = 48,352.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,352.71/207.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.22

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