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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232, 348.08 and 135.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232, 348.08 and 135.80 is: 203.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232 : 348.08 = 135.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232/348.08 = 135.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232x = 348.08 × 135.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232x = 47,269.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,269.26/232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.75

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