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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.42, 318.01 and 132.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.42, 318.01 and 132.18 is: 182.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.42 : 318.01 = 132.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.42/318.01 = 132.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.42x = 318.01 × 132.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.42x = 42,034.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,034.42/230.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.42

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