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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.07, 346.61 and 146.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.07, 346.61 and 146.11 is: 219.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.07 : 346.61 = 146.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.07/346.61 = 146.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.07x = 346.61 × 146.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.07x = 50,643.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,643.19/231.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.17

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