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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.32, 320.40 and 153.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.32, 320.40 and 153.48 is: 211.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.32 : 320.40 = 153.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.32/320.40 = 153.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.32x = 320.40 × 153.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.32x = 49,174.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,174.99/232.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.67

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