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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.60, 318.22 and 132.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.60, 318.22 and 132.34 is: 182.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.60 : 318.22 = 132.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.60/318.22 = 132.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.60x = 318.22 × 132.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.60x = 42,113.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,113.23/230.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.62

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