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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.33, 323.13 and 155.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.33, 323.13 and 155.73 is: 214.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.33 : 323.13 = 155.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.33/323.13 = 155.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.33x = 323.13 × 155.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.33x = 50,321.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,321.03/234.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.74

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