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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.70, 322.26 and 154.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.70, 322.26 and 154.86 is: 213.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.70 : 322.26 = 154.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.70/322.26 = 154.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.70x = 322.26 × 154.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.70x = 49,905.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,905.18/233.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.54

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