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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.78, 321.21 and 133.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.78, 321.21 and 133.18 is: 183.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.78 : 321.21 = 133.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.78/321.21 = 133.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.78x = 321.21 × 133.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.78x = 42,778.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,778.08/232.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.77

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