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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.61, 346.32 and 135.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.61, 346.32 and 135.03 is: 202.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.61 : 346.32 = 135.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.61/346.32 = 135.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.61x = 346.32 × 135.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.61x = 46,763.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,763.59/230.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.78

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