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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.97, 347.72 and 85.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.97, 347.72 and 85.68 is: 128.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.97 : 347.72 = 85.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.97/347.72 = 85.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.97x = 347.72 × 85.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.97x = 29,792.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,792.65/231.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.44

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