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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.13, 321.26 and 154.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.13, 321.26 and 154.35 is: 212.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.13 : 321.26 = 154.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.13/321.26 = 154.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.13x = 321.26 × 154.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.13x = 49,585.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,585.71/233.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.70

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