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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.67, 322.42 and 135.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.67, 322.42 and 135.40 is: 186.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.67 : 322.42 = 135.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.67/322.42 = 135.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.67x = 322.42 × 135.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.67x = 43,655.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,655.67/233.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.83

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