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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.96, 347.80 and 110.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.96, 347.80 and 110.26 is: 165.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.96 : 347.80 = 110.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.96/347.80 = 110.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.96x = 347.80 × 110.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.96x = 38,348.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,348.43/231.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.32

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