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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.67, 321.09 and 134.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.67, 321.09 and 134.44 is: 185.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.67 : 321.09 = 134.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.67/321.09 = 134.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.67x = 321.09 × 134.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.67x = 43,165.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,165.73/232.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.53

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