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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.82, 347.50 and 188.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.82, 347.50 and 188.31 is: 282.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.82 : 347.50 = 188.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.82/347.50 = 188.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.82x = 347.50 × 188.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.82x = 65,437.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,437.73/231.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.28

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