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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.20, 325.80 and 232.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.20, 325.80 and 232.20 is: 325.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.20 : 325.80 = 232.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.20/325.80 = 232.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.20x = 325.80 × 232.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.20x = 75,650.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,650.76/232.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.80

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