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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.37, 322.03 and 135.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.37, 322.03 and 135.11 is: 186.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.37 : 322.03 = 135.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.37/322.03 = 135.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.37x = 322.03 × 135.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.37x = 43,509.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,509.14/233.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.44

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