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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.28, 318.96 and 156.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.28, 318.96 and 156.46 is: 215.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.28 : 318.96 = 156.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.28/318.96 = 156.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.28x = 318.96 × 156.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.28x = 49,904.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,904.48/231.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.78

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