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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.11, 346.76 and 154.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.11, 346.76 and 154.10 is: 231.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.11 : 346.76 = 154.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.11/346.76 = 154.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.11x = 346.76 × 154.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.11x = 53,433.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,433.21/231.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.21

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