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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.18, 319.32 and 203.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.18, 319.32 and 203.64 is: 281.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.18 : 319.32 = 203.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.18/319.32 = 203.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.18x = 319.32 × 203.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.18x = 65,026.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,026.32/231.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.28

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