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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.94, 347.90 and 77.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.94, 347.90 and 77.94 is: 116.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.94 : 347.90 = 77.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.94/347.90 = 77.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.94x = 347.90 × 77.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.94x = 27,115.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,115.33/231.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.91

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