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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.93, 319.94 and 157.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.93, 319.94 and 157.25 is: 216.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.93 : 319.94 = 157.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.93/319.94 = 157.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.93x = 319.94 × 157.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.93x = 50,310.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,310.25/231.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.92

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