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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.36, 319.11 and 152.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.36, 319.11 and 152.68 is: 210.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.36 : 319.11 = 152.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.36/319.11 = 152.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.36x = 319.11 × 152.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.36x = 48,721.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,721.71/231.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.59

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