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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.77, 347.51 and 135.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.77, 347.51 and 135.38 is: 202.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.77 : 347.51 = 135.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.77/347.51 = 135.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.77x = 347.51 × 135.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.77x = 47,044.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,044.50/231.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.98

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