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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.07, 346.49 and 76.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.07, 346.49 and 76.94 is: 115.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.07 : 346.49 = 76.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.07/346.49 = 76.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.07x = 346.49 × 76.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.07x = 26,658.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,658.56/231.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.37

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