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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.33, 347 and 135.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.33, 347 and 135.08 is: 202.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.33 : 347 = 135.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.33/347 = 135.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.33x = 347 × 135.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.33x = 46,871.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,871.89/231.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.62

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