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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.89, 322.84 and 155.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.89, 322.84 and 155.17 is: 214.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.89 : 322.84 = 155.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.89/322.84 = 155.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.89x = 322.84 × 155.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.89x = 50,092.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,092.99/233.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.18

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