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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.34, 3.22 and 2.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.34, 3.22 and 2.31 is: 3.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.34 : 3.22 = 2.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.34/3.22 = 2.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.34x = 3.22 × 2.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.34x = 7.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7.42/2.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.17

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