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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.89, 349.49 and 135.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.89, 349.49 and 135.54 is: 203.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.89 : 349.49 = 135.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.89/349.49 = 135.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.89x = 349.49 × 135.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.89x = 47,369.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,369.71/232.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.40

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