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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.28, 320.27 and 176.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.28, 320.27 and 176.92 is: 243.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.28 : 320.27 = 176.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.28/320.27 = 176.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.28x = 320.27 × 176.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.28x = 56,660.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,660.48/232.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.93

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