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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.43, 319.23 and 152.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.43, 319.23 and 152.75 is: 210.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.43 : 319.23 = 152.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.43/319.23 = 152.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.43x = 319.23 × 152.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.43x = 48,761.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,761.76/231.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.70

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