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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.01, 346.48 and 76.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.01, 346.48 and 76.94 is: 115.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.01 : 346.48 = 76.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.01/346.48 = 76.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.01x = 346.48 × 76.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.01x = 26,658.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,658.17/231.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.40

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