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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.97, 348 and 87.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.97, 348 and 87.70 is: 131.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.97 : 348 = 87.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.97/348 = 87.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.97x = 348 × 87.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.97x = 30,519.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,519.60/231.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.57

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