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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.76, 347.19 and 154.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.76, 347.19 and 154.51 is: 231.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.76 : 347.19 = 154.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.76/347.19 = 154.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.76x = 347.19 × 154.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.76x = 53,642.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,642.88/231.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.46

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