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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.40, 317.97 and 132.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.40, 317.97 and 132.21 is: 182.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.40 : 317.97 = 132.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.40/317.97 = 132.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.40x = 317.97 × 132.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.40x = 42,038.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,038.81/230.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.46

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