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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.39, 318.60 and 209.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.39, 318.60 and 209.52 is: 288.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.39 : 318.60 = 209.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.39/318.60 = 209.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.39x = 318.60 × 209.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.39x = 66,753.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,753.07/231.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.49

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