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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.24, 346.85 and 135.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.24, 346.85 and 135.66 is: 203.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.24 : 346.85 = 135.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.24/346.85 = 135.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.24x = 346.85 × 135.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.24x = 47,052.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,052.28/231.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.48

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