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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.72, 347.38 and 114.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.72, 347.38 and 114.56 is: 171.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.72 : 347.38 = 114.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.72/347.38 = 114.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.72x = 347.38 × 114.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.72x = 39,795.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,795.85/231.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.74

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