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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.15, 321.90 and 154.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.15, 321.90 and 154.51 is: 213.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.15 : 321.90 = 154.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.15/321.90 = 154.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.15x = 321.90 × 154.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.15x = 49,737.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,737.75/233.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.33

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