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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.59, 322.39 and 135.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.59, 322.39 and 135.40 is: 186.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.59 : 322.39 = 135.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.59/322.39 = 135.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.59x = 322.39 × 135.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.59x = 43,651.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,651.61/233.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.87

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