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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.46, 348.47 and 134.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.46, 348.47 and 134.93 is: 202.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.46 : 348.47 = 134.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.46/348.47 = 134.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.46x = 348.47 × 134.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.46x = 47,016.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,016.64/232.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.25

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