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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.64, 322.44 and 140.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.64, 322.44 and 140.44 is: 193.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.64 : 322.44 = 140.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.64/322.44 = 140.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.64x = 322.44 × 140.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.64x = 45,283.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,283.47/233.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.82

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