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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.05, 347.61 and 134.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.05, 347.61 and 134.55 is: 201.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.05 : 347.61 = 134.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.05/347.61 = 134.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.05x = 347.61 × 134.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.05x = 46,770.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,770.93/232.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.56

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