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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.67, 322.38 and 156.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.67, 322.38 and 156.18 is: 215.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.67 : 322.38 = 156.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.67/322.38 = 156.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.67x = 322.38 × 156.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.67x = 50,349.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,349.31/233.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.47

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