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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.31, 322.02 and 135.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.31, 322.02 and 135.09 is: 186.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.31 : 322.02 = 135.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.31/322.02 = 135.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.31x = 322.02 × 135.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.31x = 43,501.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,501.68/233.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.45

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