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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.54, 322.28 and 135.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.54, 322.28 and 135.30 is: 186.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.54 : 322.28 = 135.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.54/322.28 = 135.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.54x = 322.28 × 135.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.54x = 43,603.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,603.81/233.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.71

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