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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.48, 347.70 and 135.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.48, 347.70 and 135.24 is: 203.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.48 : 347.70 = 135.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.48/347.70 = 135.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.48x = 347.70 × 135.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.48x = 47,022.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,022.95/231.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.14

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