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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.41, 317.96 and 132.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.41, 317.96 and 132.23 is: 182.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.41 : 317.96 = 132.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.41/317.96 = 132.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.41x = 317.96 × 132.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.41x = 42,042.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,042.59/230.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.47

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