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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.22, 322.12 and 155.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.22, 322.12 and 155.46 is: 214.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.22 : 322.12 = 155.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.22/322.12 = 155.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.22x = 322.12 × 155.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.22x = 50,076.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,076.78/233.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.72

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