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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.56, 347.22 and 114.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.56, 347.22 and 114.42 is: 171.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.56 : 347.22 = 114.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.56/347.22 = 114.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.56x = 347.22 × 114.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.56x = 39,728.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,728.91/231.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.57

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