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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.21, 347.49 and 154.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.21, 347.49 and 154.35 is: 231.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.21 : 347.49 = 154.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.21/347.49 = 154.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.21x = 347.49 × 154.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.21x = 53,635.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,635.08/231.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.98

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