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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.33, 319.24 and 133.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.33, 319.24 and 133.10 is: 183.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.33 : 319.24 = 133.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.33/319.24 = 133.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.33x = 319.24 × 133.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.33x = 42,490.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,490.84/231.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.68

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