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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.55, 319.27 and 157.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.55, 319.27 and 157.92 is: 217.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.55 : 319.27 = 157.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.55/319.27 = 157.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.55x = 319.27 × 157.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.55x = 50,419.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,419.12/231.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.75

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