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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.18, 302.24 and 155.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.18, 302.24 and 155.40 is: 233.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.18 : 302.24 = 155.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.18/302.24 = 155.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.18x = 302.24 × 155.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.18x = 46,967.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,967.32/201.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.46

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