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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.34, 321.99 and 135.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.34, 321.99 and 135.11 is: 186.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.34 : 321.99 = 135.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.34/321.99 = 135.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.34x = 321.99 × 135.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.34x = 43,502.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,502.46/233.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.43

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