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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233, 321.58 and 134.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233, 321.58 and 134.76 is: 185.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233 : 321.58 = 134.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233/321.58 = 134.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233x = 321.58 × 134.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233x = 43,336.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,336.12/233
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.99

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