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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.36, 321.98 and 154.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.36, 321.98 and 154.79 is: 213.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.36 : 321.98 = 154.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.36/321.98 = 154.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.36x = 321.98 × 154.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.36x = 49,840.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,840.48/233.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.58

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