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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.46, 322.16 and 131.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.46, 322.16 and 131.14 is: 180.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.46 : 322.16 = 131.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.46/322.16 = 131.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.46x = 322.16 × 131.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.46x = 42,248.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,248.06/233.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.96

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