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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.22, 319.45 and 176.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.22, 319.45 and 176.18 is: 243.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.22 : 319.45 = 176.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.22/319.45 = 176.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.22x = 319.45 × 176.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.22x = 56,280.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,280.70/231.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.41

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