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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.44, 322.14 and 129.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.44, 322.14 and 129.94 is: 179.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.44 : 322.14 = 129.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.44/322.14 = 129.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.44x = 322.14 × 129.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.44x = 41,858.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,858.55/233.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.31

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