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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.21, 319.01 and 184.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.21, 319.01 and 184.59 is: 254.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.21 : 319.01 = 184.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.21/319.01 = 184.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.21x = 319.01 × 184.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.21x = 58,885.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,885.13/231.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.68

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