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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.77, 349.46 and 135.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.77, 349.46 and 135.36 is: 203.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.77 : 349.46 = 135.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.77/349.46 = 135.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.77x = 349.46 × 135.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.77x = 47,302.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,302.91/232.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.22

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