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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.80, 347.71 and 135.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.80, 347.71 and 135.55 is: 203.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.80 : 347.71 = 135.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.80/347.71 = 135.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.80x = 347.71 × 135.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.80x = 47,130.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,130.35/231.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.32

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