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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.71, 347.57 and 77.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.71, 347.57 and 77.62 is: 116.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.71 : 347.57 = 77.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.71/347.57 = 77.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.71x = 347.57 × 77.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.71x = 26,976.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,976.26/231.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.42

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