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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.01, 321.44 and 154.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.01, 321.44 and 154.31 is: 212.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.01 : 321.44 = 154.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.01/321.44 = 154.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.01x = 321.44 × 154.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.01x = 49,599.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,599.03/233.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.86

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