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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.56, 347.11 and 154.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.56, 347.11 and 154.55 is: 231.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.56 : 347.11 = 154.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.56/347.11 = 154.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.56x = 347.11 × 154.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.56x = 53,645.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,645.85/231.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.67

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