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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.44, 320.90 and 153.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.44, 320.90 and 153.76 is: 212.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.44 : 320.90 = 153.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.44/320.90 = 153.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.44x = 320.90 × 153.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.44x = 49,341.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,341.58/232.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.28

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