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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.22, 321.96 and 134.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.22, 321.96 and 134.96 is: 186.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.22 : 321.96 = 134.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.22/321.96 = 134.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.22x = 321.96 × 134.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.22x = 43,451.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,451.67/233.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.31

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