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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.76, 347.72 and 134.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.76, 347.72 and 134.38 is: 201.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.76 : 347.72 = 134.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.76/347.72 = 134.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.76x = 347.72 × 134.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.76x = 46,726.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,726.61/231.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.62

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