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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.74, 347.34 and 87.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.74, 347.34 and 87.32 is: 130.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.74 : 347.34 = 87.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.74/347.34 = 87.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.74x = 347.34 × 87.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.74x = 30,329.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,329.73/231.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.88

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