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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.71, 319.71 and 148.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.71, 319.71 and 148.80 is: 205.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.71 : 319.71 = 148.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.71/319.71 = 148.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.71x = 319.71 × 148.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.71x = 47,572.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,572.10/231.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.31

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