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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.44, 347 and 92.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.44, 347 and 92.56 is: 138.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.44 : 347 = 92.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.44/347 = 92.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.44x = 347 × 92.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.44x = 32,118.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,118.32/231.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.78

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