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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.68, 319.82 and 153.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.68, 319.82 and 153.11 is: 211.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.68 : 319.82 = 153.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.68/319.82 = 153.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.68x = 319.82 × 153.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.68x = 48,965.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,965.28/231.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.35

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