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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.32, 323.35 and 133.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.32, 323.35 and 133.37 is: 184.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.32 : 323.35 = 133.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.32/323.35 = 133.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.32x = 323.35 × 133.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.32x = 43,126.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,126.00/234.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.05

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