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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.54, 347.19 and 154.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.54, 347.19 and 154.50 is: 231.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.54 : 347.19 = 154.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.54/347.19 = 154.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.54x = 347.19 × 154.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.54x = 53,640.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,640.86/231.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.67

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