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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.40, 320.60 and 153.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.40, 320.60 and 153.62 is: 211.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.40 : 320.60 = 153.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.40/320.60 = 153.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.40x = 320.60 × 153.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.40x = 49,248.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,248.20/232.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.92

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