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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.31, 321.91 and 155.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.31, 321.91 and 155.67 is: 214.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.31 : 321.91 = 155.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.31/321.91 = 155.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.31x = 321.91 × 155.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.31x = 50,111.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,111.73/233.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.79

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