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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.89, 320.06 and 153.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.89, 320.06 and 153.07 is: 211.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.89 : 320.06 = 153.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.89/320.06 = 153.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.89x = 320.06 × 153.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.89x = 48,991.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,991.17/231.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.27

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