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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.06, 318.99 and 148.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.06, 318.99 and 148.24 is: 204.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.06 : 318.99 = 148.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.06/318.99 = 148.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.06x = 318.99 × 148.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.06x = 47,287.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,287.08/231.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.65

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