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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.22, 321.83 and 128.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.22, 321.83 and 128.29 is: 177.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.22 : 321.83 = 128.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.22/321.83 = 128.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.22x = 321.83 × 128.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.22x = 41,287.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,287.57/233.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.03

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