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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.25, 321.90 and 132.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.25, 321.90 and 132.32 is: 182.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.25 : 321.90 = 132.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.25/321.90 = 132.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.25x = 321.90 × 132.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.25x = 42,592.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,592.20/233.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.60

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