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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.24, 319.11 and 126.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.24, 319.11 and 126.34 is: 174.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.24 : 319.11 = 126.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.24/319.11 = 126.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.24x = 319.11 × 126.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.24x = 40,316.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,316.36/231.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.35

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