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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.08, 347.40 and 135.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.08, 347.40 and 135.60 is: 202.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.08 : 347.40 = 135.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.08/347.40 = 135.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.08x = 347.40 × 135.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.08x = 47,107.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,107.44/232.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.98

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