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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.84, 321.34 and 134.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.84, 321.34 and 134.59 is: 185.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.84 : 321.34 = 134.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.84/321.34 = 134.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.84x = 321.34 × 134.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.84x = 43,248.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,248.01/232.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.74

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