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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.22, 321.81 and 133.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.22, 321.81 and 133.63 is: 184.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.22 : 321.81 = 133.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.22/321.81 = 133.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.22x = 321.81 × 133.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.22x = 43,003.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,003.47/233.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.39

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