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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.20, 320.25 and 185.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.20, 320.25 and 185.58 is: 255.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.20 : 320.25 = 185.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.20/320.25 = 185.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.20x = 320.25 × 185.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.20x = 59,432.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,432.00/232.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.95

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