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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.11, 320.32 and 127.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.11, 320.32 and 127.21 is: 175.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.11 : 320.32 = 127.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.11/320.32 = 127.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.11x = 320.32 × 127.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.11x = 40,747.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,747.08/232.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.55

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