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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.53, 321.03 and 155.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.53, 321.03 and 155.01 is: 214.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.53 : 321.03 = 155.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.53/321.03 = 155.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.53x = 321.03 × 155.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.53x = 49,762.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,762.86/232.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.01

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