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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.07, 320.04 and 153.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.07, 320.04 and 153.41 is: 211.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.07 : 320.04 = 153.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.07/320.04 = 153.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.07x = 320.04 × 153.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.07x = 49,097.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,097.34/232.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.56

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