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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.61, 321.10 and 153.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.61, 321.10 and 153.97 is: 212.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.61 : 321.10 = 153.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.61/321.10 = 153.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.61x = 321.10 × 153.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.61x = 49,438.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,438.55/232.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.54

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