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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.58, 349.01 and 135.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.58, 349.01 and 135.27 is: 202.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.58 : 349.01 = 135.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.58/349.01 = 135.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.58x = 349.01 × 135.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.58x = 47,210.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,210.92/232.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.99

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