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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.55, 346.65 and 154.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.55, 346.65 and 154.60 is: 231.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.55 : 346.65 = 154.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.55/346.65 = 154.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.55x = 346.65 × 154.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.55x = 53,592.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,592.09/231.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.45

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