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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.63, 322.46 and 135.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.63, 322.46 and 135.38 is: 186.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.63 : 322.46 = 135.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.63/322.46 = 135.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.63x = 322.46 × 135.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.63x = 43,653.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,653.96/233.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.85

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