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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.68, 322.58 and 140.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.68, 322.58 and 140.44 is: 193.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.68 : 322.58 = 140.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.68/322.58 = 140.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.68x = 322.58 × 140.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.68x = 45,300.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,300.82/233.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.86

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