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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.60, 346.33 and 154.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.60, 346.33 and 154.45 is: 230.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.60 : 346.33 = 154.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.60/346.33 = 154.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.60x = 346.33 × 154.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.60x = 53,490.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,490.67/231.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.96

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