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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.47, 322.21 and 135.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.47, 322.21 and 135.24 is: 186.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.47 : 322.21 = 135.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.47/322.21 = 135.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.47x = 322.21 × 135.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.47x = 43,575.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,575.68/233.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.64

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