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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.36, 319.30 and 148.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.36, 319.30 and 148.52 is: 204.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.36 : 319.30 = 148.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.36/319.30 = 148.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.36x = 319.30 × 148.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.36x = 47,422.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,422.44/231.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.97

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