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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.76, 347.40 and 135.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.76, 347.40 and 135.28 is: 202.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.76 : 347.40 = 135.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.76/347.40 = 135.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.76x = 347.40 × 135.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.76x = 46,996.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,996.27/231.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.78

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