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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.69, 347.48 and 67.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.69, 347.48 and 67.14 is: 100.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.69 : 347.48 = 67.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.69/347.48 = 67.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.69x = 347.48 × 67.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.69x = 23,328.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,328.24/231.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.69

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