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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.44, 347.16 and 60.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.44, 347.16 and 60.44 is: 90.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.44 : 347.16 = 60.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.44/347.16 = 60.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.44x = 347.16 × 60.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.44x = 20,982.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,982.35/231.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.66

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