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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.36, 346.56 and 135.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.36, 346.56 and 135.12 is: 202.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.36 : 346.56 = 135.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.36/346.56 = 135.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.36x = 346.56 × 135.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.36x = 46,827.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,827.19/231.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.40

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