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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.73, 322.56 and 154.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.73, 322.56 and 154.91 is: 213.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.73 : 322.56 = 154.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.73/322.56 = 154.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.73x = 322.56 × 154.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.73x = 49,966.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,966.16/233.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.78

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