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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.62, 347.42 and 87.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.62, 347.42 and 87.33 is: 130.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.62 : 347.42 = 87.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.62/347.42 = 87.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.62x = 347.42 × 87.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.62x = 30,339.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,339.75/231.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.99

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