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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.43, 347.19 and 135.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.43, 347.19 and 135.22 is: 202.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.43 : 347.19 = 135.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.43/347.19 = 135.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.43x = 347.19 × 135.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.43x = 46,947.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,947.03/231.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.86

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