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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.38, 345.58 and 132.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.38, 345.58 and 132.82 is: 199.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.38 : 345.58 = 132.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.38/345.58 = 132.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.38x = 345.58 × 132.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.38x = 45,899.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,899.94/230.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.24

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