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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.82, 347.61 and 77.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.82, 347.61 and 77.69 is: 116.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.82 : 347.61 = 77.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.82/347.61 = 77.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.82x = 347.61 × 77.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.82x = 27,005.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,005.82/231.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.49

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