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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.67, 322.46 and 135.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.67, 322.46 and 135.42 is: 186.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.67 : 322.46 = 135.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.67/322.46 = 135.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.67x = 322.46 × 135.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.67x = 43,667.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,667.53/233.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.88

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