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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.43, 348.65 and 136.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.43, 348.65 and 136.18 is: 204.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.43 : 348.65 = 136.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.43/348.65 = 136.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.43x = 348.65 × 136.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.43x = 47,477.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,477.60/232.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.26

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