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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.72, 347.67 and 134.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.72, 347.67 and 134.22 is: 201.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.72 : 347.67 = 134.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.72/347.67 = 134.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.72x = 347.67 × 134.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.72x = 46,664.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,664.27/231.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.38

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