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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.21, 346.92 and 135

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.21, 346.92 and 135 is: 202.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.21 : 346.92 = 135 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.21/346.92 = 135/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.21x = 346.92 × 135
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.21x = 46,834.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,834.20/231.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.56

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