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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.13, 348.47 and 154.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.13, 348.47 and 154.10 is: 231.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.13 : 348.47 = 154.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.13/348.47 = 154.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.13x = 348.47 × 154.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.13x = 53,699.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,699.33/232.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.34

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