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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.59, 347.07 and 109.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.59, 347.07 and 109.58 is: 164.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.59 : 347.07 = 109.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.59/347.07 = 109.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.59x = 347.07 × 109.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.59x = 38,030.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,030.20/231.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.22

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