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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.73, 320.92 and 153.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.73, 320.92 and 153.89 is: 212.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.73 : 320.92 = 153.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.73/320.92 = 153.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.73x = 320.92 × 153.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.73x = 49,386.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,386.38/232.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.20

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