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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.70, 322.52 and 135.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.70, 322.52 and 135.48 is: 186.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.70 : 322.52 = 135.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.70/322.52 = 135.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.70x = 322.52 × 135.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.70x = 43,695.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,695.01/233.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.97

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