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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.24, 321.71 and 157.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.24, 321.71 and 157.41 is: 217.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.24 : 321.71 = 157.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.24/321.71 = 157.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.24x = 321.71 × 157.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.24x = 50,639.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,639.58/233.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.12

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