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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.71, 321.08 and 133.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.71, 321.08 and 133.13 is: 183.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.71 : 321.08 = 133.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.71/321.08 = 133.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.71x = 321.08 × 133.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.71x = 42,743.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,743.11/232.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.68

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