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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.33, 346.71 and 154.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.33, 346.71 and 154.44 is: 231.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.33 : 346.71 = 154.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.33/346.71 = 154.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.33x = 346.71 × 154.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.33x = 53,545.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,545.89/231.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.47

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