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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.84, 348.90 and 136.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.84, 348.90 and 136.42 is: 204.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.84 : 348.90 = 136.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.84/348.90 = 136.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.84x = 348.90 × 136.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.84x = 47,596.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,596.94/232.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.42

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