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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.73, 347.00 and 154.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.73, 347.00 and 154.58 is: 231.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.73 : 347.00 = 154.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.73/347.00 = 154.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.73x = 347.00 × 154.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.73x = 53,636.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,636.75/231.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.46

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