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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.23, 319.15 and 148.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.23, 319.15 and 148.41 is: 204.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.23 : 319.15 = 148.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.23/319.15 = 148.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.23x = 319.15 × 148.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.23x = 47,363.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,363.46/231.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.83

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