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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.65, 322.35 and 140.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.65, 322.35 and 140.38 is: 193.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.65 : 322.35 = 140.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.65/322.35 = 140.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.65x = 322.35 × 140.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.65x = 45,251.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,251.49/233.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.67

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