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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.47, 346.60 and 191.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.47, 346.60 and 191.08 is: 286.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.47 : 346.60 = 191.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.47/346.60 = 191.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.47x = 346.60 × 191.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.47x = 66,225.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,225.98/231.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.10

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