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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.84, 319.82 and 153.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.84, 319.82 and 153.12 is: 211.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.84 : 319.82 = 153.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.84/319.82 = 153.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.84x = 319.82 × 153.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.84x = 48,970.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,970.84/231.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.23

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