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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.48, 301.44 and 155.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.48, 301.44 and 155.48 is: 232.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.48 : 301.44 = 155.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.48/301.44 = 155.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.48x = 301.44 × 155.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.48x = 46,867.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,867.89/201.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.62

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