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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.08, 349.17 and 135.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.08, 349.17 and 135.34 is: 202.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.08 : 349.17 = 135.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.08/349.17 = 135.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.08x = 349.17 × 135.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.08x = 47,255.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,255.29/233.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.74

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