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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.60, 321.26 and 154.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.60, 321.26 and 154.84 is: 213.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.60 : 321.26 = 154.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.60/321.26 = 154.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.60x = 321.26 × 154.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.60x = 49,742.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,742.32/232.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.86

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