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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.91, 347.69 and 116.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.91, 347.69 and 116.35 is: 174.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.91 : 347.69 = 116.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.91/347.69 = 116.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.91x = 347.69 × 116.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.91x = 40,453.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,453.15/231.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.44

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