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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.19, 314.39 and 155.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.19, 314.39 and 155.32 is: 233.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.19 : 314.39 = 155.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.19/314.39 = 155.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.19x = 314.39 × 155.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.19x = 48,831.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,831.05/209.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.43

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