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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.21, 321.87 and 154.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.21, 321.87 and 154.53 is: 213.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.21 : 321.87 = 154.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.21/321.87 = 154.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.21x = 321.87 × 154.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.21x = 49,738.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,738.57/233.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.28

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