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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.27, 320.46 and 173.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.27, 320.46 and 173.34 is: 239.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.27 : 320.46 = 173.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.27/320.46 = 173.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.27x = 320.46 × 173.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.27x = 55,547.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,547.89/232.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.15

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