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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.27, 320.39 and 176.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.27, 320.39 and 176.99 is: 244.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.27 : 320.39 = 176.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.27/320.39 = 176.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.27x = 320.39 × 176.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.27x = 56,706.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,706.80/232.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.14

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