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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.51, 322.18 and 155.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.51, 322.18 and 155.88 is: 215.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.51 : 322.18 = 155.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.51/322.18 = 155.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.51x = 322.18 × 155.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.51x = 50,221.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,221.03/233.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.07

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