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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.28, 346.84 and 103

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.28, 346.84 and 103 is: 154.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.28 : 346.84 = 103 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.28/346.84 = 103/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.28x = 346.84 × 103
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.28x = 35,724.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,724.52/231.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.46

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