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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.33, 326.13 and 132.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.33, 326.13 and 132.83 is: 183.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.33 : 326.13 = 132.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.33/326.13 = 132.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.33x = 326.13 × 132.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.33x = 43,320.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,320.18/236.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.30

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