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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.89, 319.77 and 153.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.89, 319.77 and 153.27 is: 211.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.89 : 319.77 = 153.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.89/319.77 = 153.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.89x = 319.77 × 153.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.89x = 49,011.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,011.15/231.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.36

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