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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.32, 320.71 and 153.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.32, 320.71 and 153.69 is: 212.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.32 : 320.71 = 153.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.32/320.71 = 153.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.32x = 320.71 × 153.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.32x = 49,287.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,287.55/232.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.15

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