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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.18, 320.43 and 133.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.18, 320.43 and 133.98 is: 184.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.18 : 320.43 = 133.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.18/320.43 = 133.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.18x = 320.43 × 133.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.18x = 42,931.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,931.21/232.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.90

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