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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.29, 318.96 and 148.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.29, 318.96 and 148.42 is: 204.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.29 : 318.96 = 148.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.29/318.96 = 148.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.29x = 318.96 × 148.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.29x = 47,341.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,341.40/231.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.68

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