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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.99, 347.98 and 136.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.99, 347.98 and 136.41 is: 204.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.99 : 347.98 = 136.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.99/347.98 = 136.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.99x = 347.98 × 136.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.99x = 47,467.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,467.95/231.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.61

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