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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.97, 346.50 and 154.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.97, 346.50 and 154.02 is: 231.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.97 : 346.50 = 154.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.97/346.50 = 154.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.97x = 346.50 × 154.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.97x = 53,367.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,367.93/230.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.06

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