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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.34, 322.17 and 154.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.34, 322.17 and 154.71 is: 213.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.34 : 322.17 = 154.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.34/322.17 = 154.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.34x = 322.17 × 154.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.34x = 49,842.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,842.92/233.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.61

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