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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.50, 320.76 and 152.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.50, 320.76 and 152.69 is: 210.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.50 : 320.76 = 152.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.50/320.76 = 152.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.50x = 320.76 × 152.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.50x = 48,975.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,975.24/232.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.64

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