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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.29, 320.16 and 183.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.29, 320.16 and 183.06 is: 252.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.29 : 320.16 = 183.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.29/320.16 = 183.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.29x = 320.16 × 183.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.29x = 58,608.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,608.49/232.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.31

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