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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.46, 319.44 and 133.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.46, 319.44 and 133.24 is: 183.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.46 : 319.44 = 133.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.46/319.44 = 133.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.46x = 319.44 × 133.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.46x = 42,562.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,562.19/231.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.89

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