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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.02, 347.71 and 135.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.02, 347.71 and 135.90 is: 203.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.02 : 347.71 = 135.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.02/347.71 = 135.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.02x = 347.71 × 135.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.02x = 47,253.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,253.79/232.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.66

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