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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.59, 321.01 and 133.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.59, 321.01 and 133.04 is: 183.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.59 : 321.01 = 133.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.59/321.01 = 133.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.59x = 321.01 × 133.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.59x = 42,707.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,707.17/232.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.62

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