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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.77, 319.33 and 154.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.77, 319.33 and 154.01 is: 212.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.77 : 319.33 = 154.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.77/319.33 = 154.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.77x = 319.33 × 154.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.77x = 49,180.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,180.01/231.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.19

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