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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.55, 322.23 and 135.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.55, 322.23 and 135.24 is: 186.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.55 : 322.23 = 135.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.55/322.23 = 135.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.55x = 322.23 × 135.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.55x = 43,578.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,578.39/233.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.59

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