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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.46, 319.39 and 133.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.46, 319.39 and 133.23 is: 183.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.46 : 319.39 = 133.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.46/319.39 = 133.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.46x = 319.39 × 133.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.46x = 42,552.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,552.33/231.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.84

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