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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.09, 320.46 and 182.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.09, 320.46 and 182.88 is: 252.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.09 : 320.46 = 182.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.09/320.46 = 182.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.09x = 320.46 × 182.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.09x = 58,605.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,605.72/232.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.51

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