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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.19, 346.79 and 84.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.19, 346.79 and 84.94 is: 127.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.19 : 346.79 = 84.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.19/346.79 = 84.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.19x = 346.79 × 84.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.19x = 29,456.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,456.34/231.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.41

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