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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.27, 349.80 and 135.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.27, 349.80 and 135.87 is: 203.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.27 : 349.80 = 135.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.27/349.80 = 135.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.27x = 349.80 × 135.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.27x = 47,525.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,525.58/233.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.74

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