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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.63, 322.41 and 135.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.63, 322.41 and 135.35 is: 186.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.63 : 322.41 = 135.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.63/322.41 = 135.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.63x = 322.41 × 135.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.63x = 43,638.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,638.19/233.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.78

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