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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.22, 320.54 and 134

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.22, 320.54 and 134 is: 184.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.22 : 320.54 = 134 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.22/320.54 = 134/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.22x = 320.54 × 134
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.22x = 42,952.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,952.36/232.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.96

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