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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.68, 347.47 and 85.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.68, 347.47 and 85.42 is: 128.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.68 : 347.47 = 85.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.68/347.47 = 85.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.68x = 347.47 × 85.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.68x = 29,680.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,680.46/231.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.11

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