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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.74, 347.66 and 85.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.74, 347.66 and 85.59 is: 128.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.74 : 347.66 = 85.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.74/347.66 = 85.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.74x = 347.66 × 85.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.74x = 29,756.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,756.11/231.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.41

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