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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.57, 322.39 and 135.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.57, 322.39 and 135.39 is: 186.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.57 : 322.39 = 135.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.57/322.39 = 135.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.57x = 322.39 × 135.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.57x = 43,646.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,646.09/233.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.87

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