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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.84, 319.84 and 154.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.84, 319.84 and 154.24 is: 212.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.84 : 319.84 = 154.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.84/319.84 = 154.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.84x = 319.84 × 154.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.84x = 49,332.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,332.12/231.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.79

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