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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.15, 320.36 and 131.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.15, 320.36 and 131.22 is: 181.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.15 : 320.36 = 131.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.15/320.36 = 131.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.15x = 320.36 × 131.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.15x = 42,037.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,037.64/232.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.08

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