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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.72, 322.42 and 135.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.72, 322.42 and 135.46 is: 186.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.72 : 322.42 = 135.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.72/322.42 = 135.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.72x = 322.42 × 135.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.72x = 43,675.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,675.01/233.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.87

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