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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.34, 319.28 and 161.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.34, 319.28 and 161.38 is: 222.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.34 : 319.28 = 161.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.34/319.28 = 161.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.34x = 319.28 × 161.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.34x = 51,525.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,525.41/231.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.73

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