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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.85, 322.71 and 134.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.85, 322.71 and 134.27 is: 185.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.85 : 322.71 = 134.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.85/322.71 = 134.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.85x = 322.71 × 134.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.85x = 43,328.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,328.66/233.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.28

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