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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.04, 320.24 and 132.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.04, 320.24 and 132.48 is: 182.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.04 : 320.24 = 132.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.04/320.24 = 132.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.04x = 320.24 × 132.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.04x = 42,425.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,425.73/232.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.84

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