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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.60, 322.29 and 135.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.60, 322.29 and 135.33 is: 186.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.60 : 322.29 = 135.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.60/322.29 = 135.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.60x = 322.29 × 135.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.60x = 43,615.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,615.51/233.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.71

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