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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.32, 319.24 and 148.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.32, 319.24 and 148.44 is: 204.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.32 : 319.24 = 148.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.32/319.24 = 148.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.32x = 319.24 × 148.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.32x = 47,387.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,387.99/231.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.86

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