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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.16, 320.02 and 182.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.16, 320.02 and 182.95 is: 252.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.16 : 320.02 = 182.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.16/320.02 = 182.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.16x = 320.02 × 182.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.16x = 58,546.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,546.40/232.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.19

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