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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.92, 321.48 and 155.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.92, 321.48 and 155.25 is: 214.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.92 : 321.48 = 155.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.92/321.48 = 155.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.92x = 321.48 × 155.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.92x = 49,909.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,909.77/232.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.28

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