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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.91, 348.07 and 110.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.91, 348.07 and 110.21 is: 165.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.91 : 348.07 = 110.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.91/348.07 = 110.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.91x = 348.07 × 110.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.91x = 38,359.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,359.65/231.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.41

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