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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.58, 312.66 and 154.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.58, 312.66 and 154.31 is: 231.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.58 : 312.66 = 154.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.58/312.66 = 154.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.58x = 312.66 × 154.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.58x = 48,245.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,245.00/208.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.31

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