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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.41, 319.26 and 152.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.41, 319.26 and 152.87 is: 210.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.41 : 319.26 = 152.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.41/319.26 = 152.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.41x = 319.26 × 152.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.41x = 48,806.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,806.07/231.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.91

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