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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.67, 318.33 and 132.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.67, 318.33 and 132.44 is: 182.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.67 : 318.33 = 132.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.67/318.33 = 132.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.67x = 318.33 × 132.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.67x = 42,158.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,158.03/230.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.76

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