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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.21, 347.11 and 154.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.21, 347.11 and 154.66 is: 232.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.21 : 347.11 = 154.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.21/347.11 = 154.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.21x = 347.11 × 154.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.21x = 53,684.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,684.03/231.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.19

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