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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.34, 346.88 and 87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.34, 346.88 and 87 is: 130.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.34 : 346.88 = 87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.34/346.88 = 87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.34x = 346.88 × 87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.34x = 30,178.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,178.56/231.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.45

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