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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.50, 318.11 and 132.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.50, 318.11 and 132.24 is: 182.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.50 : 318.11 = 132.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.50/318.11 = 132.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.50x = 318.11 × 132.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.50x = 42,066.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,066.87/230.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.50

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