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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.92, 321.48 and 153.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.92, 321.48 and 153.24 is: 211.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.92 : 321.48 = 153.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.92/321.48 = 153.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.92x = 321.48 × 153.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.92x = 49,263.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,263.60/232.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.50

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