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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.56, 322.23 and 135.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.56, 322.23 and 135.30 is: 186.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.56 : 322.23 = 135.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.56/322.23 = 135.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.56x = 322.23 × 135.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.56x = 43,597.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,597.72/233.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.67

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