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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.59, 322.14 and 154.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.59, 322.14 and 154.77 is: 213.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.59 : 322.14 = 154.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.59/322.14 = 154.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.59x = 322.14 × 154.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.59x = 49,857.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,857.61/233.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.44

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