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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.35, 319.25 and 126.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.35, 319.25 and 126.44 is: 174.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.35 : 319.25 = 126.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.35/319.25 = 126.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.35x = 319.25 × 126.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.35x = 40,364.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,364.69/231.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.48

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