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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.33, 317.88 and 132.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.33, 317.88 and 132.07 is: 182.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.33 : 317.88 = 132.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.33/317.88 = 132.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.33x = 317.88 × 132.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.33x = 41,982.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,982.41/230.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.27

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