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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.35, 346.48 and 135.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.35, 346.48 and 135.23 is: 202.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.35 : 346.48 = 135.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.35/346.48 = 135.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.35x = 346.48 × 135.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.35x = 46,852.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,852.42/231.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.52

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