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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.84, 321.30 and 134.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.84, 321.30 and 134.58 is: 185.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.84 : 321.30 = 134.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.84/321.30 = 134.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.84x = 321.30 × 134.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.84x = 43,239.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,239.95/232.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.71

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