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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231, 346.49 and 115.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231, 346.49 and 115.40 is: 173.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231 : 346.49 = 115.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231/346.49 = 115.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231x = 346.49 × 115.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231x = 39,984.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,984.95/231
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.10

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