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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.58, 318.21 and 132.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.58, 318.21 and 132.36 is: 182.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.58 : 318.21 = 132.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.58/318.21 = 132.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.58x = 318.21 × 132.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.58x = 42,118.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,118.28/230.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.66

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