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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.67, 319.57 and 204.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.67, 319.57 and 204.10 is: 281.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.67 : 319.57 = 204.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.67/319.57 = 204.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.67x = 319.57 × 204.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.67x = 65,225.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,225.30/231.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.55

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