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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.97, 347.96 and 69.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.97, 347.96 and 69.65 is: 104.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.97 : 347.96 = 69.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.97/347.96 = 69.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.97x = 347.96 × 69.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.97x = 24,236.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,236.46/231.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.48

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