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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.44, 319.36 and 133.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.44, 319.36 and 133.20 is: 183.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.44 : 319.36 = 133.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.44/319.36 = 133.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.44x = 319.36 × 133.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.44x = 42,538.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,538.75/231.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.80

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