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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.07, 320.07 and 182.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.07, 320.07 and 182.26 is: 251.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.07 : 320.07 = 182.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.07/320.07 = 182.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.07x = 320.07 × 182.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.07x = 58,334.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,334.22/232.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.36

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