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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.09, 320.34 and 133.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.09, 320.34 and 133.89 is: 184.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.09 : 320.34 = 133.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.09/320.34 = 133.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.09x = 320.34 × 133.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.09x = 42,888.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,888.72/232.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.79

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