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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.34, 347.04 and 115.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.34, 347.04 and 115.84 is: 173.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.34 : 347.04 = 115.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.34/347.04 = 115.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.34x = 347.04 × 115.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.34x = 40,201.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,201.11/231.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.78

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