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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.47, 322.19 and 135.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.47, 322.19 and 135.23 is: 186.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.47 : 322.19 = 135.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.47/322.19 = 135.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.47x = 322.19 × 135.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.47x = 43,569.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,569.26/233.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.61

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