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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.34, 321.74 and 154.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.34, 321.74 and 154.72 is: 213.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.34 : 321.74 = 154.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.34/321.74 = 154.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.34x = 321.74 × 154.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.34x = 49,779.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,779.61/233.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.34

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