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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.26, 319.10 and 148.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.26, 319.10 and 148.38 is: 204.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.26 : 319.10 = 148.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.26/319.10 = 148.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.26x = 319.10 × 148.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.26x = 47,348.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,348.06/231.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.74

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