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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.97, 350.42 and 135.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.97, 350.42 and 135.01 is: 202.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.97 : 350.42 = 135.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.97/350.42 = 135.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.97x = 350.42 × 135.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.97x = 47,310.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,310.20/233.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.21

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