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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.82, 347.10 and 154.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.82, 347.10 and 154.90 is: 231.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.82 : 347.10 = 154.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.82/347.10 = 154.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.82x = 347.10 × 154.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.82x = 53,765.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,765.79/231.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.93

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