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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.33, 321.75 and 154.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.33, 321.75 and 154.73 is: 213.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.33 : 321.75 = 154.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.33/321.75 = 154.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.33x = 321.75 × 154.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.33x = 49,784.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,784.38/233.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.36

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