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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.31, 320.47 and 153.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.31, 320.47 and 153.54 is: 211.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.31 : 320.47 = 153.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.31/320.47 = 153.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.31x = 320.47 × 153.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.31x = 49,204.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,204.58/232.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.81

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