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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.49, 322.12 and 154.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.49, 322.12 and 154.71 is: 213.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.49 : 322.12 = 154.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.49/322.12 = 154.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.49x = 322.12 × 154.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.49x = 49,835.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,835.19/233.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.44

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