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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.29, 321.96 and 135.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.29, 321.96 and 135.06 is: 186.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.29 : 321.96 = 135.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.29/321.96 = 135.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.29x = 321.96 × 135.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.29x = 43,483.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,483.92/233.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.39

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