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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.41, 319.46 and 148.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.41, 319.46 and 148.52 is: 205.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.41 : 319.46 = 148.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.41/319.46 = 148.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.41x = 319.46 × 148.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.41x = 47,446.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,446.26/231.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.03

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