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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.29, 320.24 and 154.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.29, 320.24 and 154.53 is: 213.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.29 : 320.24 = 154.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.29/320.24 = 154.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.29x = 320.24 × 154.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.29x = 49,485.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,485.91/232.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.04

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