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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.32, 318 and 186.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.32, 318 and 186.24 is: 257.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.32 : 318 = 186.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.32/318 = 186.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.32x = 318 × 186.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.32x = 59,224.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,224.32/230.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.14

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