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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.99, 347.70 and 135.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.99, 347.70 and 135.60 is: 203.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.99 : 347.70 = 135.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.99/347.70 = 135.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.99x = 347.70 × 135.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.99x = 47,148.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,148.12/231.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.23

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