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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.51, 322.25 and 135.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.51, 322.25 and 135.29 is: 186.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.51 : 322.25 = 135.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.51/322.25 = 135.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.51x = 322.25 × 135.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.51x = 43,596.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,596.53/233.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.70

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