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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.27, 319.01 and 152.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.27, 319.01 and 152.61 is: 210.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.27 : 319.01 = 152.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.27/319.01 = 152.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.27x = 319.01 × 152.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.27x = 48,684.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,684.12/231.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.51

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