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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.82, 321.28 and 133.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.82, 321.28 and 133.23 is: 183.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.82 : 321.28 = 133.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.82/321.28 = 133.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.82x = 321.28 × 133.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.82x = 42,804.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,804.13/232.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.85

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