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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.29, 320.31 and 179.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.29, 320.31 and 179.82 is: 247.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.29 : 320.31 = 179.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.29/320.31 = 179.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.29x = 320.31 × 179.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.29x = 57,598.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,598.14/232.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.96

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