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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.62, 319.80 and 157.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.62, 319.80 and 157.90 is: 218.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.62 : 319.80 = 157.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.62/319.80 = 157.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.62x = 319.80 × 157.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.62x = 50,496.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,496.42/231.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.01

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