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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.64, 322.29 and 140.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.64, 322.29 and 140.36 is: 193.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.64 : 322.29 = 140.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.64/322.29 = 140.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.64x = 322.29 × 140.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.64x = 45,235.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,235.01/233.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.61

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