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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.58, 350.51 and 136.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.58, 350.51 and 136.27 is: 204.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.58 : 350.51 = 136.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.58/350.51 = 136.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.58x = 350.51 × 136.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.58x = 47,764.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,764.00/233.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.49

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