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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.79, 346.80 and 154.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.79, 346.80 and 154.93 is: 231.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.79 : 346.80 = 154.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.79/346.80 = 154.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.79x = 346.80 × 154.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.79x = 53,729.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,729.72/231.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.80

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