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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231, 318.86 and 153.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231, 318.86 and 153.38 is: 211.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231 : 318.86 = 153.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231/318.86 = 153.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231x = 318.86 × 153.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231x = 48,904.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,904.39/231
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.71

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