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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231, 318.58 and 148.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231, 318.58 and 148.08 is: 204.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231 : 318.58 = 148.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231/318.58 = 148.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231x = 318.58 × 148.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231x = 47,175.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,175.33/231
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.22

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