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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.30, 347.19 and 109.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.30, 347.19 and 109.62 is: 164.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.30 : 347.19 = 109.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.30/347.19 = 109.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.30x = 347.19 × 109.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.30x = 38,058.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,058.97/231.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.54

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