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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.68, 321.06 and 155.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.68, 321.06 and 155.04 is: 213.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.68 : 321.06 = 155.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.68/321.06 = 155.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.68x = 321.06 × 155.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.68x = 49,777.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,777.14/232.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.93

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