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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.36, 346.78 and 115.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.36, 346.78 and 115.63 is: 173.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.36 : 346.78 = 115.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.36/346.78 = 115.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.36x = 346.78 × 115.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.36x = 40,098.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,098.17/231.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.32

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