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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.32, 319.28 and 152.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.32, 319.28 and 152.65 is: 210.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.32 : 319.28 = 152.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.32/319.28 = 152.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.32x = 319.28 × 152.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.32x = 48,737.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,737.39/231.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.69

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