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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.63, 347.44 and 67.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.63, 347.44 and 67.10 is: 100.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.63 : 347.44 = 67.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.63/347.44 = 67.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.63x = 347.44 × 67.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.63x = 23,314.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,314.66/231.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.65

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