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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.36, 321.97 and 140.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.36, 321.97 and 140.11 is: 193.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.36 : 321.97 = 140.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.36/321.97 = 140.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.36x = 321.97 × 140.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.36x = 45,111.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,111.22/233.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.31

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