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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.27, 318.75 and 157.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.27, 318.75 and 157.44 is: 216.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.27 : 318.75 = 157.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.27/318.75 = 157.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.27x = 318.75 × 157.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.27x = 50,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,184/231.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.99

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