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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.40, 322.02 and 135.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.40, 322.02 and 135.10 is: 186.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.40 : 322.02 = 135.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.40/322.02 = 135.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.40x = 322.02 × 135.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.40x = 43,504.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,504.10/233.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.39

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