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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.48, 309.35 and 155.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.48, 309.35 and 155.15 is: 232.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.48 : 309.35 = 155.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.48/309.35 = 155.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.48x = 309.35 × 155.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.48x = 47,995.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,995.65/206.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.44

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