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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.02, 319.68 and 154.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.02, 319.68 and 154.26 is: 212.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.02 : 319.68 = 154.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.02/319.68 = 154.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.02x = 319.68 × 154.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.02x = 49,313.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,313.84/232.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.54

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