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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.38, 322.05 and 135.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.38, 322.05 and 135.13 is: 186.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.38 : 322.05 = 135.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.38/322.05 = 135.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.38x = 322.05 × 135.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.38x = 43,518.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,518.62/233.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.47

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