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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.70, 348.60 and 136.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.70, 348.60 and 136.40 is: 204.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.70 : 348.60 = 136.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.70/348.60 = 136.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.70x = 348.60 × 136.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.70x = 47,549.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,549.04/232.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.34

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