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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.08, 320.22 and 154.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.08, 320.22 and 154.68 is: 213.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.08 : 320.22 = 154.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.08/320.22 = 154.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.08x = 320.22 × 154.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.08x = 49,531.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,531.63/232.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.42

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