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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.67, 346.53 and 231.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.67, 346.53 and 231.31 is: 344.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.67 : 346.53 = 231.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.67/346.53 = 231.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.67x = 346.53 × 231.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.67x = 80,153.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,153.90/232.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.49

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