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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.11, 346.67 and 86.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.11, 346.67 and 86.83 is: 130.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.11 : 346.67 = 86.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.11/346.67 = 86.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.11x = 346.67 × 86.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.11x = 30,101.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,101.36/231.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.25

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