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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231, 319.02 and 162.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231, 319.02 and 162.36 is: 224.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231 : 319.02 = 162.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231/319.02 = 162.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231x = 319.02 × 162.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231x = 51,796.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,796.09/231
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.23

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