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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.41, 321.99 and 154.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.41, 321.99 and 154.62 is: 213.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.41 : 321.99 = 154.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.41/321.99 = 154.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.41x = 321.99 × 154.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.41x = 49,786.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,786.09/233.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.30

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