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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.26, 321.85 and 135.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.26, 321.85 and 135.01 is: 186.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.26 : 321.85 = 135.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.26/321.85 = 135.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.26x = 321.85 × 135.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.26x = 43,452.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,452.97/233.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.29

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