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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.40, 348.33 and 135.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.40, 348.33 and 135.74 is: 203.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.40 : 348.33 = 135.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.40/348.33 = 135.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.40x = 348.33 × 135.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.40x = 47,282.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,282.31/232.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.45

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