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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.56, 322.33 and 154.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.56, 322.33 and 154.97 is: 213.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.56 : 322.33 = 154.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.56/322.33 = 154.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.56x = 322.33 × 154.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.56x = 49,950.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,950.72/233.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.86

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