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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.09, 346.64 and 77.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.09, 346.64 and 77.01 is: 115.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.09 : 346.64 = 77.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.09/346.64 = 77.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.09x = 346.64 × 77.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.09x = 26,694.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,694.75/231.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.52

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