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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.24, 320.32 and 152.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.24, 320.32 and 152.44 is: 210.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.24 : 320.32 = 152.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.24/320.32 = 152.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.24x = 320.32 × 152.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.24x = 48,829.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,829.58/232.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.25

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