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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.52, 348.35 and 136.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.52, 348.35 and 136.13 is: 203.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.52 : 348.35 = 136.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.52/348.35 = 136.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.52x = 348.35 × 136.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.52x = 47,418.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,418.46/232.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.94

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