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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.44, 319.49 and 152.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.44, 319.49 and 152.80 is: 210.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.44 : 319.49 = 152.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.44/319.49 = 152.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.44x = 319.49 × 152.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.44x = 48,818.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,818.39/231.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.93

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