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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.64, 321.11 and 153.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.64, 321.11 and 153.96 is: 212.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.64 : 321.11 = 153.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.64/321.11 = 153.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.64x = 321.11 × 153.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.64x = 49,437.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,437.33/232.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.51

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