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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.24, 302.07 and 155.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.24, 302.07 and 155.52 is: 233.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.24 : 302.07 = 155.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.24/302.07 = 155.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.24x = 302.07 × 155.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.24x = 46,977.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,977.93/201.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.44

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