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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.03, 322.86 and 155.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.03, 322.86 and 155.24 is: 214.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.03 : 322.86 = 155.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.03/322.86 = 155.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.03x = 322.86 × 155.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.03x = 50,120.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,120.79/234.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.16

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