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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.45, 318.05 and 132.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.45, 318.05 and 132.22 is: 182.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.45 : 318.05 = 132.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.45/318.05 = 132.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.45x = 318.05 × 132.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.45x = 42,051.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,051.11/230.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.47

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