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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.97, 321.53 and 133.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.97, 321.53 and 133.42 is: 184.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.97 : 321.53 = 133.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.97/321.53 = 133.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.97x = 321.53 × 133.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.97x = 42,898.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,898.53/232.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.14

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