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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.29, 320.58 and 134.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.29, 320.58 and 134.05 is: 185.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.29 : 320.58 = 134.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.29/320.58 = 134.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.29x = 320.58 × 134.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.29x = 42,973.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,973.75/232.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.00

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