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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.40, 347.16 and 135.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.40, 347.16 and 135.28 is: 202.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.40 : 347.16 = 135.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.40/347.16 = 135.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.40x = 347.16 × 135.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.40x = 46,963.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,963.80/231.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.96

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