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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.32, 303.36 and 154.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.32, 303.36 and 154.08 is: 231.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.32 : 303.36 = 154.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.32/303.36 = 154.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.32x = 303.36 × 154.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.32x = 46,741.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,741.71/202.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.03

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