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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.32, 304.50 and 154.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.32, 304.50 and 154.36 is: 231.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.32 : 304.50 = 154.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.32/304.50 = 154.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.32x = 304.50 × 154.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.32x = 47,002.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,002.62/203.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.18

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