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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.61, 321 and 134.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.61, 321 and 134.38 is: 185.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.61 : 321 = 134.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.61/321 = 134.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.61x = 321 × 134.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.61x = 43,135.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,135.98/232.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.44

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