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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.84, 347.82 and 155.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.84, 347.82 and 155.11 is: 232.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.84 : 347.82 = 155.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.84/347.82 = 155.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.84x = 347.82 × 155.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.84x = 53,950.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,950.36/231.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.71

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