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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.36, 347.04 and 135.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.36, 347.04 and 135.78 is: 203.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.36 : 347.04 = 135.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.36/347.04 = 135.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.36x = 347.04 × 135.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.36x = 47,121.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,121.09/231.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.67

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