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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.81, 347.49 and 85.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.81, 347.49 and 85.44 is: 128.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.81 : 347.49 = 85.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.81/347.49 = 85.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.81x = 347.49 × 85.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.81x = 29,689.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,689.55/231.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.08

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