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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.28, 346.86 and 109.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.28, 346.86 and 109.51 is: 164.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.28 : 346.86 = 109.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.28/346.86 = 109.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.28x = 346.86 × 109.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.28x = 37,984.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,984.64/231.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.24

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