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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.82, 324.04 and 135.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.82, 324.04 and 135.22 is: 186.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.82 : 324.04 = 135.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.82/324.04 = 135.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.82x = 324.04 × 135.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.82x = 43,816.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,816.69/234.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.60

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