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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.25, 320.43 and 182.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.25, 320.43 and 182.97 is: 252.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.25 : 320.43 = 182.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.25/320.43 = 182.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.25x = 320.43 × 182.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.25x = 58,629.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,629.08/232.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.44

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