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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.23, 346.73 and 77.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.23, 346.73 and 77.10 is: 115.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.23 : 346.73 = 77.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.23/346.73 = 77.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.23x = 346.73 × 77.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.23x = 26,732.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,732.50/231.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.61

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