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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.18, 320.48 and 153.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.18, 320.48 and 153.56 is: 211.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.18 : 320.48 = 153.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.18/320.48 = 153.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.18x = 320.48 × 153.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.18x = 49,212.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,212.91/232.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.96

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