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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.38, 320.61 and 154.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.38, 320.61 and 154.77 is: 213.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.38 : 320.61 = 154.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.38/320.61 = 154.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.38x = 320.61 × 154.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.38x = 49,620.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,620.81/232.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.53

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