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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.27, 347.87 and 110.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.27, 347.87 and 110.27 is: 165.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.27 : 347.87 = 110.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.27/347.87 = 110.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.27x = 347.87 × 110.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.27x = 38,359.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,359.62/232.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.15

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