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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.99, 348.05 and 110.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.99, 348.05 and 110.08 is: 165.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.99 : 348.05 = 110.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.99/348.05 = 110.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.99x = 348.05 × 110.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.99x = 38,313.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,313.34/231.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.15

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