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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.54, 322.29 and 135.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.54, 322.29 and 135.31 is: 186.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.54 : 322.29 = 135.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.54/322.29 = 135.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.54x = 322.29 × 135.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.54x = 43,607.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,607.45/233.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.72

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