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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.31, 320.45 and 153.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.31, 320.45 and 153.63 is: 211.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.31 : 320.45 = 153.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.31/320.45 = 153.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.31x = 320.45 × 153.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.31x = 49,228.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,228.36/232.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.91

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