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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.14, 321.72 and 155.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.14, 321.72 and 155.64 is: 214.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.14 : 321.72 = 155.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.14/321.72 = 155.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.14x = 321.72 × 155.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.14x = 50,072.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,072.50/233.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.77

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