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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.10, 346.61 and 92.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.10, 346.61 and 92.27 is: 138.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.10 : 346.61 = 92.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.10/346.61 = 92.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.10x = 346.61 × 92.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.10x = 31,981.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,981.70/231.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.39

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