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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.27, 346.84 and 69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.27, 346.84 and 69 is: 103.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.27 : 346.84 = 69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.27/346.84 = 69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.27x = 346.84 × 69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.27x = 23,931.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,931.96/231.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.48

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