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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.70, 347.59 and 135.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.70, 347.59 and 135.31 is: 202.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.70 : 347.59 = 135.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.70/347.59 = 135.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.70x = 347.59 × 135.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.70x = 47,032.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,032.40/231.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.99

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