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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.37, 322.04 and 135.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.37, 322.04 and 135.11 is: 186.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.37 : 322.04 = 135.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.37/322.04 = 135.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.37x = 322.04 × 135.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.37x = 43,511.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,511.97/233.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.45

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