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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.84, 346.32 and 154.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.84, 346.32 and 154.11 is: 231.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.84 : 346.32 = 154.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.84/346.32 = 154.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.84x = 346.32 × 154.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.84x = 53,371.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,371.38/230.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.21

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