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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.28, 346.20 and 154.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.28, 346.20 and 154.08 is: 230.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.28 : 346.20 = 154.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.28/346.20 = 154.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.28x = 346.20 × 154.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.28x = 53,342.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,342.50/231.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.64

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