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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.49, 322.24 and 133.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.49, 322.24 and 133.93 is: 184.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.49 : 322.24 = 133.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.49/322.24 = 133.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.49x = 322.24 × 133.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.49x = 43,157.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,157.60/233.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.84

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