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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.06, 346.32 and 134.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.06, 346.32 and 134.58 is: 201.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.06 : 346.32 = 134.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.06/346.32 = 134.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.06x = 346.32 × 134.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.06x = 46,607.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,607.75/231.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.71

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