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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.47, 320.63 and 153.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.47, 320.63 and 153.65 is: 211.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.47 : 320.63 = 153.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.47/320.63 = 153.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.47x = 320.63 × 153.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.47x = 49,264.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,264.33/232.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.92

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