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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.02, 320.04 and 153.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.02, 320.04 and 153.18 is: 211.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.02 : 320.04 = 153.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.02/320.04 = 153.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.02x = 320.04 × 153.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.02x = 49,023.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,023.73/232.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.29

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