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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.28, 321.96 and 155.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.28, 321.96 and 155.76 is: 214.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.28 : 321.96 = 155.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.28/321.96 = 155.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.28x = 321.96 × 155.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.28x = 50,148.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,148.49/233.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.97

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