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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.56, 318.18 and 132.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.56, 318.18 and 132.31 is: 182.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.56 : 318.18 = 132.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.56/318.18 = 132.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.56x = 318.18 × 132.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.56x = 42,098.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,098.40/230.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.59

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