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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.48, 322.21 and 128.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.48, 322.21 and 128.58 is: 177.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.48 : 322.21 = 128.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.48/322.21 = 128.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.48x = 322.21 × 128.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.48x = 41,428.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,428.71/233.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.44

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