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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.84, 348.03 and 110.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.84, 348.03 and 110.12 is: 165.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.84 : 348.03 = 110.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.84/348.03 = 110.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.84x = 348.03 × 110.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.84x = 38,323.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,323.32/231.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.30

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