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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.23, 320.52 and 134.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.23, 320.52 and 134.00 is: 184.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.23 : 320.52 = 134.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.23/320.52 = 134.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.23x = 320.52 × 134.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.23x = 42,948.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,948.08/232.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.94

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