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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.99, 348.08 and 110.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.99, 348.08 and 110.25 is: 165.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.99 : 348.08 = 110.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.99/348.08 = 110.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.99x = 348.08 × 110.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.99x = 38,375.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,375.27/231.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.42

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