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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.90, 322.27 and 156.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.90, 322.27 and 156.14 is: 215.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.90 : 322.27 = 156.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.90/322.27 = 156.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.90x = 322.27 × 156.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.90x = 50,317.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,317.24/233.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.13

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