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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.19, 318.80 and 152.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.19, 318.80 and 152.55 is: 210.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.19 : 318.80 = 152.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.19/318.80 = 152.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.19x = 318.80 × 152.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.19x = 48,633.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,633.32/231.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.36

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