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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.27, 321.85 and 134.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.27, 321.85 and 134.97 is: 186.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.27 : 321.85 = 134.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.27/321.85 = 134.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.27x = 321.85 × 134.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.27x = 43,439.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,439.06/233.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.22

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