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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.57, 318.20 and 132.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.57, 318.20 and 132.33 is: 182.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.57 : 318.20 = 132.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.57/318.20 = 132.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.57x = 318.20 × 132.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.57x = 42,105.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,105.82/230.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.62

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