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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.62, 322.37 and 134.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.62, 322.37 and 134.03 is: 184.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.62 : 322.37 = 134.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.62/322.37 = 134.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.62x = 322.37 × 134.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.62x = 43,207.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,207.89/233.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.95

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