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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.84, 347.63 and 134.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.84, 347.63 and 134.46 is: 201.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.84 : 347.63 = 134.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.84/347.63 = 134.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.84x = 347.63 × 134.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.84x = 46,741.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,741.66/231.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.61

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