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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.28, 346.92 and 109.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.28, 346.92 and 109.40 is: 164.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.28 : 346.92 = 109.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.28/346.92 = 109.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.28x = 346.92 × 109.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.28x = 37,953.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,953.05/231.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.10

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