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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.58, 322.34 and 135.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.58, 322.34 and 135.38 is: 186.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.58 : 322.34 = 135.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.58/322.34 = 135.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.58x = 322.34 × 135.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.58x = 43,638.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,638.39/233.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.82

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