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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231, 346.40 and 86.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231, 346.40 and 86.70 is: 130.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231 : 346.40 = 86.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231/346.40 = 86.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231x = 346.40 × 86.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231x = 30,032.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,032.88/231
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.01

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