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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.58, 322.31 and 140.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.58, 322.31 and 140.32 is: 193.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.58 : 322.31 = 140.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.58/322.31 = 140.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.58x = 322.31 × 140.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.58x = 45,225.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,225.84/233.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.62

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