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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.12, 320.64 and 185.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.12, 320.64 and 185.32 is: 255.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.12 : 320.64 = 185.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.12/320.64 = 185.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.12x = 320.64 × 185.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.12x = 59,419.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,419.40/232.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.99

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