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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.85, 347.51 and 108.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.85, 347.51 and 108.32 is: 162.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.85 : 347.51 = 108.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.85/347.51 = 108.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.85x = 347.51 × 108.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.85x = 37,642.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,642.28/231.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.36

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