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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.23, 346.77 and 109.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.23, 346.77 and 109.42 is: 164.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.23 : 346.77 = 109.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.23/346.77 = 109.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.23x = 346.77 × 109.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.23x = 37,943.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,943.57/231.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.09

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