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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.33, 319.34 and 147.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.33, 319.34 and 147.34 is: 203.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.33 : 319.34 = 147.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.33/319.34 = 147.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.33x = 319.34 × 147.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.33x = 47,051.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,051.56/231.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.40

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