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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.27, 321.91 and 128.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.27, 321.91 and 128.35 is: 177.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.27 : 321.91 = 128.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.27/321.91 = 128.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.27x = 321.91 × 128.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.27x = 41,315.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,315.54/233.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.11

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