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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.70, 322.40 and 155.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.70, 322.40 and 155.14 is: 214.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.70 : 322.40 = 155.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.70/322.40 = 155.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.70x = 322.40 × 155.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.70x = 50,017.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,017.14/233.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.02

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