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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.31, 321.98 and 135.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.31, 321.98 and 135.07 is: 186.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.31 : 321.98 = 135.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.31/321.98 = 135.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.31x = 321.98 × 135.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.31x = 43,489.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,489.84/233.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.40

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