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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.50, 322.18 and 135.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.50, 322.18 and 135.23 is: 186.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.50 : 322.18 = 135.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.50/322.18 = 135.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.50x = 322.18 × 135.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.50x = 43,568.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,568.40/233.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.59

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