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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.21, 321.59 and 157.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.21, 321.59 and 157.35 is: 216.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.21 : 321.59 = 157.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.21/321.59 = 157.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.21x = 321.59 × 157.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.21x = 50,601.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,601.40/233.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.98

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