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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.82, 321.33 and 134.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.82, 321.33 and 134.61 is: 185.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.82 : 321.33 = 134.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.82/321.33 = 134.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.82x = 321.33 × 134.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.82x = 43,254.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,254.23/232.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.79

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