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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.58, 319.29 and 148.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.58, 319.29 and 148.54 is: 204.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.58 : 319.29 = 148.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.58/319.29 = 148.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.58x = 319.29 × 148.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.58x = 47,427.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,427.34/231.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.80

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