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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.31, 319.06 and 152.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.31, 319.06 and 152.71 is: 210.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.31 : 319.06 = 152.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.31/319.06 = 152.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.31x = 319.06 × 152.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.31x = 48,723.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,723.65/231.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.64

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