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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.23, 318.89 and 181.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.23, 318.89 and 181.42 is: 250.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.23 : 318.89 = 181.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.23/318.89 = 181.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.23x = 318.89 × 181.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.23x = 57,852.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,852.68/231.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.19

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