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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.21, 323.26 and 155.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.21, 323.26 and 155.53 is: 214.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.21 : 323.26 = 155.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.21/323.26 = 155.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.21x = 323.26 × 155.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.21x = 50,277.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,277.75/234.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.67

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