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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.21, 318.94 and 152.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.21, 318.94 and 152.57 is: 210.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.21 : 318.94 = 152.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.21/318.94 = 152.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.21x = 318.94 × 152.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.21x = 48,661.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,661.09/231.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.46

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