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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.95, 347.48 and 154.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.95, 347.48 and 154.68 is: 231.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.95 : 347.48 = 154.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.95/347.48 = 154.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.95x = 347.48 × 154.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.95x = 53,748.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,748.59/231.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.73

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