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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.56, 348.36 and 136.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.56, 348.36 and 136.32 is: 204.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.56 : 348.36 = 136.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.56/348.36 = 136.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.56x = 348.36 × 136.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.56x = 47,488.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,488.44/232.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.20

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