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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.91, 320.10 and 157.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.91, 320.10 and 157.33 is: 217.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.91 : 320.10 = 157.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.91/320.10 = 157.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.91x = 320.10 × 157.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.91x = 50,361.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,361.33/231.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.16

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