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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.40, 350.03 and 135.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.40, 350.03 and 135.69 is: 203.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.40 : 350.03 = 135.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.40/350.03 = 135.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.40x = 350.03 × 135.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.40x = 47,495.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,495.57/233.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.49

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