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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.38, 322.01 and 135.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.38, 322.01 and 135.14 is: 186.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.38 : 322.01 = 135.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.38/322.01 = 135.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.38x = 322.01 × 135.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.38x = 43,514.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,514.65/233.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.45

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