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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.32, 319.11 and 148.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.32, 319.11 and 148.39 is: 204.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.32 : 319.11 = 148.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.32/319.11 = 148.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.32x = 319.11 × 148.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.32x = 47,351.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,351.94/231.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.71

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