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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.90, 348.84 and 135.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.90, 348.84 and 135.29 is: 202.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.90 : 348.84 = 135.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.90/348.84 = 135.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.90x = 348.84 × 135.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.90x = 47,195.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,195.44/232.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.64

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