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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.18, 320.37 and 185.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.18, 320.37 and 185.59 is: 256.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.18 : 320.37 = 185.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.18/320.37 = 185.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.18x = 320.37 × 185.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.18x = 59,457.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,457.47/232.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.08

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