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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.32, 346.52 and 182.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.32, 346.52 and 182.31 is: 273.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.32 : 346.52 = 182.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.32/346.52 = 182.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.32x = 346.52 × 182.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.32x = 63,172.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,172.78/231.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.10

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