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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.56, 322.44 and 155.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.56, 322.44 and 155.98 is: 215.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.56 : 322.44 = 155.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.56/322.44 = 155.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.56x = 322.44 × 155.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.56x = 50,294.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,294.19/233.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.34

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