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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.83, 322.44 and 155.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.83, 322.44 and 155.23 is: 214.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.83 : 322.44 = 155.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.83/322.44 = 155.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.83x = 322.44 × 155.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.83x = 50,052.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,052.36/233.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.05

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