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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.36, 322.03 and 128.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.36, 322.03 and 128.45 is: 177.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.36 : 322.03 = 128.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.36/322.03 = 128.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.36x = 322.03 × 128.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.36x = 41,364.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,364.75/233.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.26

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