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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.32, 346.70 and 154.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.32, 346.70 and 154.20 is: 231.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.32 : 346.70 = 154.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.32/346.70 = 154.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.32x = 346.70 × 154.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.32x = 53,461.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,461.14/231.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.11

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