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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.14, 348.36 and 134.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.14, 348.36 and 134.83 is: 202.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.14 : 348.36 = 134.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.14/348.36 = 134.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.14x = 348.36 × 134.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.14x = 46,969.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,969.58/232.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.33

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