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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.96, 320.05 and 132.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.96, 320.05 and 132.33 is: 182.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.96 : 320.05 = 132.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.96/320.05 = 132.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.96x = 320.05 × 132.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.96x = 42,351.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,351.89/231.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.58

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