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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.23, 320.49 and 132.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.23, 320.49 and 132.63 is: 183.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.23 : 320.49 = 132.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.23/320.49 = 132.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.23x = 320.49 × 132.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.23x = 42,506.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,506.59/232.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.04

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