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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233, 321.54 and 133.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233, 321.54 and 133.43 is: 184.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233 : 321.54 = 133.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233/321.54 = 133.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233x = 321.54 × 133.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233x = 42,903.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,903.08/233
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.13

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