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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.34, 319.33 and 152.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.34, 319.33 and 152.54 is: 210.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.34 : 319.33 = 152.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.34/319.33 = 152.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.34x = 319.33 × 152.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.34x = 48,710.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,710.60/231.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.56

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