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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.53, 322.19 and 135.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.53, 322.19 and 135.22 is: 186.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.53 : 322.19 = 135.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.53/322.19 = 135.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.53x = 322.19 × 135.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.53x = 43,566.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,566.53/233.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.56

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