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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.64, 322.45 and 134.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.64, 322.45 and 134.09 is: 185.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.64 : 322.45 = 134.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.64/322.45 = 134.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.64x = 322.45 × 134.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.64x = 43,237.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,237.32/233.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.06

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