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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.09, 346.52 and 76.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.09, 346.52 and 76.96 is: 115.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.09 : 346.52 = 76.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.09/346.52 = 76.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.09x = 346.52 × 76.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.09x = 26,669.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,669.89/231.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.41

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