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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.28, 322.02 and 155.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.28, 322.02 and 155.76 is: 215.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.28 : 322.02 = 155.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.28/322.02 = 155.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.28x = 322.02 × 155.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.28x = 50,157.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,157.84/233.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.01

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