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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.44, 347.07 and 109.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.44, 347.07 and 109.64 is: 164.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.44 : 347.07 = 109.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.44/347.07 = 109.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.44x = 347.07 × 109.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.44x = 38,052.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,052.75/231.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.42

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