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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.99, 319.33 and 210.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.99, 319.33 and 210.12 is: 289.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.99 : 319.33 = 210.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.99/319.33 = 210.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.99x = 319.33 × 210.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.99x = 67,095.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,095.50/231.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.22

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