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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.65, 321.03 and 133.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.65, 321.03 and 133.07 is: 183.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.65 : 321.03 = 133.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.65/321.03 = 133.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.65x = 321.03 × 133.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.65x = 42,719.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,719.46/232.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.62

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