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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.76, 319.71 and 154

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.76, 319.71 and 154 is: 212.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.76 : 319.71 = 154 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.76/319.71 = 154/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.76x = 319.71 × 154
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.76x = 49,235.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,235.34/231.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.44

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