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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.97, 348.07 and 110.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.97, 348.07 and 110.24 is: 165.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.97 : 348.07 = 110.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.97/348.07 = 110.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.97x = 348.07 × 110.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.97x = 38,369.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,369.77/231.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.41

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