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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.48, 322.08 and 135.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.48, 322.08 and 135.17 is: 186.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.48 : 322.08 = 135.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.48/322.08 = 135.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.48x = 322.08 × 135.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.48x = 43,534.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,534.64/233.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.46

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