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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.43, 320.61 and 153.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.43, 320.61 and 153.75 is: 212.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.43 : 320.61 = 153.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.43/320.61 = 153.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.43x = 320.61 × 153.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.43x = 49,293.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,293.79/232.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.08

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