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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.15, 346.74 and 86.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.15, 346.74 and 86.85 is: 130.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.15 : 346.74 = 86.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.15/346.74 = 86.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.15x = 346.74 × 86.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.15x = 30,114.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,114.37/231.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.28

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