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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.43, 322.07 and 135.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.43, 322.07 and 135.15 is: 186.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.43 : 322.07 = 135.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.43/322.07 = 135.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.43x = 322.07 × 135.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.43x = 43,527.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,527.08/233.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.47

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