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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.64, 322.49 and 135.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.64, 322.49 and 135.45 is: 186.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.64 : 322.49 = 135.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.64/322.49 = 135.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.64x = 322.49 × 135.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.64x = 43,680.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,680.59/233.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.96

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