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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.10, 318.54 and 153.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.10, 318.54 and 153.34 is: 211.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.10 : 318.54 = 153.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.10/318.54 = 153.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.10x = 318.54 × 153.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.10x = 48,844.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,844.92/231.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.36

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