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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.51, 322.14 and 135.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.51, 322.14 and 135.23 is: 186.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.51 : 322.14 = 135.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.51/322.14 = 135.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.51x = 322.14 × 135.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.51x = 43,562.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,562.99/233.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.56

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