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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.83, 322.63 and 134.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.83, 322.63 and 134.22 is: 185.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.83 : 322.63 = 134.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.83/322.63 = 134.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.83x = 322.63 × 134.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.83x = 43,303.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,303.40/233.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.19

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