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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.02, 346.12 and 134.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.02, 346.12 and 134.63 is: 201.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.02 : 346.12 = 134.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.02/346.12 = 134.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.02x = 346.12 × 134.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.02x = 46,598.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,598.14/231.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.71

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