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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.25, 323.28 and 133.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.25, 323.28 and 133.32 is: 183.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.25 : 323.28 = 133.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.25/323.28 = 133.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.25x = 323.28 × 133.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.25x = 43,099.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,099.69/234.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.99

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