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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.83, 322.71 and 135.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.83, 322.71 and 135.58 is: 187.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.83 : 322.71 = 135.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.83/322.71 = 135.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.83x = 322.71 × 135.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.83x = 43,753.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,753.02/233.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.12

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