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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.34, 321.97 and 135.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.34, 321.97 and 135.06 is: 186.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.34 : 321.97 = 135.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.34/321.97 = 135.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.34x = 321.97 × 135.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.34x = 43,485.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,485.27/233.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.36

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