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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.70, 322.37 and 135.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.70, 322.37 and 135.44 is: 186.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.70 : 322.37 = 135.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.70/322.37 = 135.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.70x = 322.37 × 135.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.70x = 43,662.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,662.94/233.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.83

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