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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.39, 348.04 and 136.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.39, 348.04 and 136.27 is: 204.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.39 : 348.04 = 136.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.39/348.04 = 136.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.39x = 348.04 × 136.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.39x = 47,427.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,427.41/232.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.09

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