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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.30, 349.77 and 135.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.30, 349.77 and 135.65 is: 203.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.30 : 349.77 = 135.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.30/349.77 = 135.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.30x = 349.77 × 135.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.30x = 47,446.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,446.30/233.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.37

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