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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.23, 319.26 and 157.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.23, 319.26 and 157.52 is: 217.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.23 : 319.26 = 157.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.23/319.26 = 157.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.23x = 319.26 × 157.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.23x = 50,289.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,289.84/231.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.49

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