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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.54, 347.08 and 154.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.54, 347.08 and 154.31 is: 231.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.54 : 347.08 = 154.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.54/347.08 = 154.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.54x = 347.08 × 154.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.54x = 53,557.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,557.14/231.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.31

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