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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.86, 321.33 and 133.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.86, 321.33 and 133.29 is: 183.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.86 : 321.33 = 133.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.86/321.33 = 133.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.86x = 321.33 × 133.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.86x = 42,828.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,828.47/232.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.92

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