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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.65, 347.43 and 87.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.65, 347.43 and 87.29 is: 130.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.65 : 347.43 = 87.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.65/347.43 = 87.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.65x = 347.43 × 87.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.65x = 30,327.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,327.16/231.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.92

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