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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.90, 322.92 and 155.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.90, 322.92 and 155.24 is: 214.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.90 : 322.92 = 155.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.90/322.92 = 155.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.90x = 322.92 × 155.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.90x = 50,130.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,130.10/233.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.32

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