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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.64, 320.96 and 155.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.64, 320.96 and 155.02 is: 213.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.64 : 320.96 = 155.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.64/320.96 = 155.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.64x = 320.96 × 155.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.64x = 49,755.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,755.22/232.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.87

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