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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.32, 304.36 and 154.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.32, 304.36 and 154.46 is: 231.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.32 : 304.36 = 154.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.32/304.36 = 154.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.32x = 304.36 × 154.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.32x = 47,010.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,010.11/203.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.21

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