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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.87, 347.70 and 110.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.87, 347.70 and 110.28 is: 165.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.87 : 347.70 = 110.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.87/347.70 = 110.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.87x = 347.70 × 110.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.87x = 38,344.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,344.36/231.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.37

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