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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.35, 321.93 and 135.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.35, 321.93 and 135.09 is: 186.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.35 : 321.93 = 135.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.35/321.93 = 135.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.35x = 321.93 × 135.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.35x = 43,489.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,489.52/233.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.37

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