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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.40, 322.02 and 153.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.40, 322.02 and 153.60 is: 211.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.40 : 322.02 = 153.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.40/322.02 = 153.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.40x = 322.02 × 153.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.40x = 49,462.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,462.27/233.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.92

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