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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.15, 321.33 and 186.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.15, 321.33 and 186.44 is: 256.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.15 : 321.33 = 186.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.15/321.33 = 186.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.15x = 321.33 × 186.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.15x = 59,908.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,908.77/233.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.95

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