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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.45, 233.24 and 154.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.45, 233.24 and 154.28 is: 231.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.45 : 233.24 = 154.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.45/233.24 = 154.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.45x = 233.24 × 154.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.45x = 35,984.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,984.27/155.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.48

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