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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.62, 347.46 and 77.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.62, 347.46 and 77.48 is: 116.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.62 : 347.46 = 77.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.62/347.46 = 77.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.62x = 347.46 × 77.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.62x = 26,921.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,921.20/231.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.23

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