Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.24, 346.98 and 86.96
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 231.24, 346.98 and 86.96 is: 130.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
231.24 : 346.98 = 86.96 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
231.24/346.98 = 86.96/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
231.24x = 346.98 × 86.96 - Step 4: Simplify right side
231.24x = 30,173.38 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,173.38/231.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 130.49
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