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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.59, 348.05 and 134.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.59, 348.05 and 134.82 is: 201.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.59 : 348.05 = 134.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.59/348.05 = 134.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.59x = 348.05 × 134.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.59x = 46,923.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,923.43/232.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.74

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