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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.59, 322.36 and 135.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.59, 322.36 and 135.38 is: 186.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.59 : 322.36 = 135.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.59/322.36 = 135.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.59x = 322.36 × 135.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.59x = 43,641.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,641.10/233.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.83

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