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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.61, 348.57 and 154.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.61, 348.57 and 154.39 is: 231.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.61 : 348.57 = 154.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.61/348.57 = 154.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.61x = 348.57 × 154.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.61x = 53,815.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,815.72/232.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.36

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