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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.63, 346.69 and 154.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.63, 346.69 and 154.27 is: 230.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.63 : 346.69 = 154.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.63/346.69 = 154.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.63x = 346.69 × 154.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.63x = 53,483.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,483.87/231.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.90

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