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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.32, 346.88 and 109.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.32, 346.88 and 109.62 is: 164.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.32 : 346.88 = 109.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.32/346.88 = 109.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.32x = 346.88 × 109.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.32x = 38,025.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,025.26/231.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.38

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