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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.69, 347.22 and 108.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.69, 347.22 and 108.21 is: 162.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.69 : 347.22 = 108.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.69/347.22 = 108.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.69x = 347.22 × 108.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.69x = 37,572.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,572.68/231.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.17

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