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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.67, 322.43 and 156

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.67, 322.43 and 156 is: 215.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.67 : 322.43 = 156 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.67/322.43 = 156/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.67x = 322.43 × 156
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.67x = 50,298.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,298.30/233.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.25

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