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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.71, 322.44 and 135.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.71, 322.44 and 135.49 is: 186.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.71 : 322.44 = 135.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.71/322.44 = 135.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.71x = 322.44 × 135.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.71x = 43,687.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,687.40/233.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.93

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