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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.52, 350.22 and 135.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.52, 350.22 and 135.81 is: 203.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.52 : 350.22 = 135.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.52/350.22 = 135.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.52x = 350.22 × 135.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.52x = 47,563.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,563.38/233.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.68

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