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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.42, 322.11 and 135.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.42, 322.11 and 135.17 is: 186.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.42 : 322.11 = 135.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.42/322.11 = 135.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.42x = 322.11 × 135.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.42x = 43,539.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,539.21/233.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.53

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