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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.90, 320.03 and 153.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.90, 320.03 and 153.26 is: 211.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.90 : 320.03 = 153.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.90/320.03 = 153.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.90x = 320.03 × 153.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.90x = 49,047.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,047.80/231.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.50

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