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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.97, 321.51 and 154.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.97, 321.51 and 154.15 is: 212.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.97 : 321.51 = 154.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.97/321.51 = 154.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.97x = 321.51 × 154.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.97x = 49,559.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,559.72/232.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.73

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