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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.24, 319.12 and 157.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.24, 319.12 and 157.70 is: 217.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.24 : 319.12 = 157.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.24/319.12 = 157.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.24x = 319.12 × 157.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.24x = 50,325.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,325.22/231.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.63

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