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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.24, 320.34 and 183.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.24, 320.34 and 183.28 is: 252.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.24 : 320.34 = 183.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.24/320.34 = 183.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.24x = 320.34 × 183.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.24x = 58,711.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,711.92/232.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.81

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