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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.99, 346.48 and 135.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.99, 346.48 and 135.41 is: 203.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.99 : 346.48 = 135.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.99/346.48 = 135.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.99x = 346.48 × 135.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.99x = 46,914.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,914.79/230.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.11

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