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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.11, 321.70 and 133.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.11, 321.70 and 133.54 is: 184.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.11 : 321.70 = 133.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.11/321.70 = 133.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.11x = 321.70 × 133.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.11x = 42,960.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,960.39/233.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.29

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