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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.30, 321.98 and 128.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.30, 321.98 and 128.41 is: 177.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.30 : 321.98 = 128.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.30/321.98 = 128.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.30x = 321.98 × 128.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.30x = 41,344.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,344.91/233.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.22

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