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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.92, 321.42 and 133.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.92, 321.42 and 133.33 is: 183.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.92 : 321.42 = 133.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.92/321.42 = 133.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.92x = 321.42 × 133.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.92x = 42,855.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,855.83/232.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.99

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