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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.38, 322.11 and 140.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.38, 322.11 and 140.18 is: 193.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.38 : 322.11 = 140.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.38/322.11 = 140.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.38x = 322.11 × 140.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.38x = 45,151.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,151.77/233.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.47

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