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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.62, 348.48 and 134.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.62, 348.48 and 134.88 is: 202.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.62 : 348.48 = 134.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.62/348.48 = 134.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.62x = 348.48 × 134.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.62x = 47,002.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,002.98/232.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.06

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