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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.07, 346.62 and 76.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.07, 346.62 and 76.97 is: 115.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.07 : 346.62 = 76.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.07/346.62 = 76.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.07x = 346.62 × 76.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.07x = 26,679.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,679.34/231.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.46

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