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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.18, 319.28 and 157.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.18, 319.28 and 157.37 is: 217.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.18 : 319.28 = 157.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.18/319.28 = 157.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.18x = 319.28 × 157.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.18x = 50,244.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,244.69/231.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.34

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