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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.52, 321.30 and 155

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.52, 321.30 and 155 is: 214.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.52 : 321.30 = 155 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.52/321.30 = 155/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.52x = 321.30 × 155
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.52x = 49,801.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,801.50/232.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.18

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