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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.61, 321.02 and 133.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.61, 321.02 and 133.04 is: 183.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.61 : 321.02 = 133.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.61/321.02 = 133.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.61x = 321.02 × 133.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.61x = 42,707.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,707.33/232.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.60

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