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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.23, 346.68 and 109.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.23, 346.68 and 109.32 is: 163.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.23 : 346.68 = 109.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.23/346.68 = 109.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.23x = 346.68 × 109.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.23x = 37,899.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,899.06/231.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.91

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