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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.26, 319.02 and 153.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.26, 319.02 and 153.50 is: 211.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.26 : 319.02 = 153.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.26/319.02 = 153.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.26x = 319.02 × 153.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.26x = 48,969.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,969.57/231.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.75

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