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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.02, 349.40 and 135.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.02, 349.40 and 135.50 is: 203.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.02 : 349.40 = 135.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.02/349.40 = 135.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.02x = 349.40 × 135.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.02x = 47,343.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,343.70/233.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.17

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