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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.56, 321.66 and 215.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.56, 321.66 and 215.32 is: 296.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.56 : 321.66 = 215.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.56/321.66 = 215.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.56x = 321.66 × 215.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.56x = 69,259.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,259.83/233.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.54

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