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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.62, 322.40 and 140.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.62, 322.40 and 140.33 is: 193.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.62 : 322.40 = 140.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.62/322.40 = 140.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.62x = 322.40 × 140.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.62x = 45,242.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,242.39/233.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.66

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