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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.22, 320.28 and 179.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.22, 320.28 and 179.92 is: 248.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.22 : 320.28 = 179.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.22/320.28 = 179.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.22x = 320.28 × 179.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.22x = 57,625.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,625.01/232.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.15

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