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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.52, 348.45 and 136.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.52, 348.45 and 136.40 is: 204.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.52 : 348.45 = 136.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.52/348.45 = 136.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.52x = 348.45 × 136.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.52x = 47,526.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,526.84/232.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.40

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