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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.12, 319.14 and 152.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.12, 319.14 and 152.49 is: 210.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.12 : 319.14 = 152.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.12/319.14 = 152.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.12x = 319.14 × 152.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.12x = 48,665.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,665.66/231.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.56

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