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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.73, 321.22 and 154.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.73, 321.22 and 154.06 is: 212.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.73 : 321.22 = 154.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.73/321.22 = 154.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.73x = 321.22 × 154.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.73x = 49,485.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,485.97/232.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.63

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