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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.47, 319.46 and 148.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.47, 319.46 and 148.67 is: 205.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.47 : 319.46 = 148.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.47/319.46 = 148.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.47x = 319.46 × 148.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.47x = 47,491.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,491.78/231.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.18

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