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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.66, 347.61 and 135.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.66, 347.61 and 135.42 is: 203.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.66 : 347.61 = 135.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.66/347.61 = 135.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.66x = 347.61 × 135.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.66x = 47,073.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,073.35/231.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.20

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