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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.08, 321.44 and 134.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.08, 321.44 and 134.80 is: 185.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.08 : 321.44 = 134.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.08/321.44 = 134.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.08x = 321.44 × 134.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.08x = 43,328.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,328.63/233.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.90

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