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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.21, 320.79 and 152.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.21, 320.79 and 152.64 is: 210.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.21 : 320.79 = 152.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.21/320.79 = 152.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.21x = 320.79 × 152.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.21x = 48,964.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,964.92/232.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.87

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