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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.62, 348.06 and 154.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.62, 348.06 and 154.80 is: 232.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.62 : 348.06 = 154.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.62/348.06 = 154.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.62x = 348.06 × 154.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.62x = 53,879.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,879.69/231.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.63

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