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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.35, 319.11 and 152.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.35, 319.11 and 152.66 is: 210.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.35 : 319.11 = 152.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.35/319.11 = 152.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.35x = 319.11 × 152.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.35x = 48,713.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,713.74/231.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.57

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