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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.18, 320.40 and 154.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.18, 320.40 and 154.50 is: 213.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.18 : 320.40 = 154.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.18/320.40 = 154.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.18x = 320.40 × 154.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.18x = 49,501.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,501.80/232.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.20

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