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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.56, 346.86 and 135.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.56, 346.86 and 135.32 is: 202.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.56 : 346.86 = 135.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.56/346.86 = 135.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.56x = 346.86 × 135.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.56x = 46,937.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,937.10/231.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.70

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