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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.03, 346.23 and 109.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.03, 346.23 and 109.08 is: 163.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.03 : 346.23 = 109.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.03/346.23 = 109.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.03x = 346.23 × 109.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.03x = 37,766.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,766.77/231.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.47

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