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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.95, 348.06 and 110.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.95, 348.06 and 110.15 is: 165.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.95 : 348.06 = 110.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.95/348.06 = 110.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.95x = 348.06 × 110.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.95x = 38,338.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,338.81/231.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.29

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