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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.57, 319.61 and 223.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.57, 319.61 and 223.98 is: 309.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.57 : 319.61 = 223.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.57/319.61 = 223.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.57x = 319.61 × 223.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.57x = 71,585.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,585.13/231.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.13

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