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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.52, 319.32 and 144.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.52, 319.32 and 144.16 is: 198.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.52 : 319.32 = 144.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.52/319.32 = 144.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.52x = 319.32 × 144.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.52x = 46,033.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,033.17/231.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.83

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